Spicy Kielbasa Pasta
Delight your taste buds with this Spicy Kielbasa Pasta—a bold, flavor-packed dish that effortlessly combines smoky, savory sausage with rich, creamy tomato sauce. Tender penne pasta is tossed with browned kielbasa slices, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions, then elevated with a kick of crushed red pepper flakes and smoked paprika. Finished with a velvety blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this one-pan wonder delivers a perfectly balanced heat with a luscious, comforting texture. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for hearty, crowd-pleasing meals. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with extra Parmesan for ultimate indulgence. Keywords: Spicy Kielbasa Pasta, creamy sausage pasta, one-pan dinner, quick pasta recipes, weeknight meal ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces kielbasa sausage
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta. Set aside.
Slice the kielbasa sausage into thin rounds. Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Chop the fresh parsley for garnish.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the kielbasa slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisped. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including juices) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to heat through for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
Return the kielbasa slices to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it to your desired consistency.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*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.
