Description
Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta is a quick and comforting one-pot meal featuring savory kielbasa sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and kielbasa back into the skillet, tossing to coat in the cheesy sauce. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Use any type of pasta you prefer, but shorter shapes like penne work best for this dish.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but be sure to add a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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