Cheesy Creole Pasta

By: Melody Harrell

Ingredients:
8 cups water
1 (12-ounce) package shells and cheese, Kraft®
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick, Hillshire Farm®
1 cup frozen onion, bell pepper, and red bell pepper seasoning blend
1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Directions:
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta, and combine with included cheese sauce.

In a large skillet, cook sausage and seasoning blend over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until sausage is browned and crumbly. Add tomatoes and their juices to skillet, stirring to combine. Remove pan from heat.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, sausage mixture, and Creole seasoning, stirring well to combine. Serve immediately.