Cajun Bowtie Pasta

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

·       4 oz dry bowtie pasta

·       ½ cup diced ham

·       ¼ cup diced yellow squash

·       ¼ cup diced zucchini

·       ¼ cup diced red bell pepper

·       ¾ cup heavy cream

·       1 tbs buffalo sauce, more to taste

·       ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

·       1 tbs butter

·       1 tsp chopped garlic

·       ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, more to taste

Cooking the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Cooking the Ham and Vegetables:
In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced ham and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.

Add yellow squash and zucchini. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 30 seconds.

Making the Sauce:
Add heavy cream and buffalo sauce to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finishing the Pasta:
Add cooked bowtie pasta and toss until evenly coated. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Taste and adjust buffalo sauce as needed. Garnish with chop scallions and parsley.

Serve immediately.

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