Creamy Shrimp & Kielbasa Pasta

So tomorrow night I am making Kielbasa Burgers which only use half of the package of kielbasa so I was trying to think of something else I could make using some and then I would just freeze the rest. I knew I had half a pound of shrimp in the freezer and I had just bought a container of 1/3 less fat cream cheese and there were 2 tomatoes that needed to be used or tossed so I made a very quick but so delicious I would of paid for it in a restaurant quality meal. I absolutely love when I throw stuff together with not so high expectations and I find a new favorite. If you make this for your family they will think you have given up on feeding them healthy because it is so creamy and decadent there is no way it could be good for you right??? Wrong!



Creamy Shrimp & Kielbasa Pasta: Serves 2

1/2lbs Shrimp - Peeled & De-veined
3oz Turkey Kielbasa - Diced
4oz Pasta
2 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1C Chopped Tomatoes
1/4C Chopped Red Onions
1tsp Olive Oil
1/2C Tomato Sauce
1/2tsp Dried Basil
2TB 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese
Salt & Pepper

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, drain and set to the side. As soon as you turn the water on to boil place the olive oil in a large saute pan with the garlic and red onions over medium heat and cook for a minute then add the kielbasa to the pan. Stir it all around and let it cook for another 3 minutes or so. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook them down for 2-3 minutes then add the tomato sauce and basil and reduce the heat so that it is just simmering. Once the pasta is about 4-5 minutes from being done add the shrimp to the tomato mixture and bring the heat back up to medium and cook until it is just heated through, add the cream cheese and stir it in allowing it to melt down, add the pasta to the pan and toss to incorporate, cover with a lid and let the pasta absorb all of that goodness for a minute or two. Then serve and enjoy!

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WW: 11 Points Plus / serving