CREAMY CREOLE SEAFOOD AND PASTA

CREAMY CREOLE SEAFOOD AND PASTA image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
2/3 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
8 ounces cleaned lump crabmeat
1/2 pound peeled cooked medium shrimp
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

1.Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions. Drain when cooked. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil to medium high and sauté onions and peppers for a 3-5 minutes or until slightly soft. 3.Add milk, cream cheese and Creole seasoning to pan. While stirring frequently, lower heat to medium and cook until sauce is smooth. Stir in crabmeat and shrimp; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until seafood is heated through. 4.In a large bowl, toss the pasta with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.