Name: Pastalaya
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 (1.5 cups each)
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.04); 1/2 lb smoked sausage (preferably Andouille) ($2.50); 2 cloves garlic ($0.16); 10 oz bag frozen "seasoning mix"* ($1.29); 15 oz can diced tomatoes ($0.59); 1/2 Tbsp Creole seasoning** ($0.15); 1/2 tsp oregano ($0.05); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05); 1/4 tsp thyme ($0.02); Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03); 2 cups chicken broth ($0.26); 1 cup water ($0.00); 1 lb penne pasta ($1.39); 2 Tbsp half and half or cream ($0.11); 1/2 bunch fresh parsley ($0.45); 1/2 bunch green onions ($0.42)