Easy Kielbasa Pasta
Quick, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Kielbasa Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Featuring smoky slices of kielbasa sausage seared to perfection, tender penne pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a mild kick, this dish delivers bold taste with minimal effort. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-skillet wonder that combines hearty, satisfying ingredients like heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create an irresistibly creamy pasta. Garnished with vibrant fresh parsley, this easy pasta recipe is both kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing, making it the ultimate family dinner option. Perfectly customizable and simple to prepare, it’s your new go-to recipe for an effortless meal packed with comfort and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Finely dice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced kielbasa sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked kielbasa sausage to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is warmed through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 351 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 5570 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2665 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
