Ingredients

One 6.2 oz. package Farmhouse White Cheddar Pasta
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 pound sliced smoked sausage
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
One 16 oz. can peeled whole tomatoes, broken-up
1 cup water
2/3 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 whole bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a large skillet, sauté onions, celery, smoked sausage and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add tomatoes, water, milk, thyme, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, pasta and contents of seasoning packet; bring just to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10-14 minutes.
4. Add shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
5. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.