INGREDIENTS
1 tsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb
smoked pork sausage, halved and cut into 1/4″ slices
1
small red onion, halved and sliced
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2
colored bell peppers (I used red and yellow), halved and sliced
1 15 ounce can
diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups
water (high elevations increase to 1 3/4)
8 oz
pasta (I used trottole)
2 cups
1% milk
3 oz
low-fat cream cheese
1 tsp
Cajun or Creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere’s)
1/2 tsp
smoked paprika
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
butter
1 tsp
minced garlic
1 cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese