One Pot Pastalaya - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. of smoked sausage, preferably Andouille
• a tablespoon of your preferred cooking oil
• a 10oz bag of frozen mixed vegetables
• two cloves of garlic
• a 15oz. can of diced tomatoes
• 1 pound of penne pasta
• 1/2 tablespoon of creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of thyme
• a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of half-and-half or cream
• half a bunch of parsley
• half a bunch of green onions