Description
Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta is an easy, cheesy recipe that turns pantry staples like pasta and kielbasa into a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a busy night!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced Italian tomatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or similar pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add kielbasa and onion, cooking for 4 minutes or until the sausage is lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, milk, pasta, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you have on hand, but penne works great for this dish.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add red pepper flakes along with the Italian seasoning.
- For a richer sauce, substitute the milk with heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 596
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg