Description
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together savory kielbasa sausage and a rich, creamy sauce for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe offers a burst of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its vibrant colors and customizable options, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add penne, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced kielbasa until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Whisk in Parmesan until melted; add spinach until wilted if using.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg