Description
One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that combines smoked kielbasa, pasta, and cheese in a convenient one-pot preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz dry small pasta
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a 4-5 quart saute pan over medium high heat.
- Fry the smoked kielbasa and onions.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, heavy cream, pasta, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.
Notes
- This only makes 4 large servings, so consider doubling the recipe for larger groups or leftovers.
- Substitute heavy cream with milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: One Pot Kielbasa Pasta, Kielbasa, Pasta, Dinner, One Pot Meal