Description
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a comforting meal that can be prepared in minutes, featuring penne pasta, kielbasa, and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces kielbasa, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the frozen peas, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
- Stir in the cooked penne pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Add fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg