Cajun Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced and sauteed
1/2 cup red pepper
2 bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, pureed
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon creole mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup parsley
Toulouse Seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon thyme

Preparation

Cook the pasta in gently boiling water until al dente.
Remove from heat, drain, rinse and cool.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, using only 2 TBS of Toulous Seasoning.
The dish is best served at room temperature; however, chill thoroughly if preparing ahead of time and allow to stand one hour before serving.