Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
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4.9
324 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
678 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
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This Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta is perfect for a cozy night or when you're trying to whip up something quick and delicious for dinner. The combination of kielbasa, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce is simply irresistible. It's the ultimate comfort food that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. It is so versatile; you can switch up the pasta shape or try different types of cheese or sausage to make it your own.
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Ingredients
For the pasta
- 12 oz pasta (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked kielbasa sliced into ¼ inch slices
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth (see note 2)
- 1½ cups half and half/single cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried chives
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cup cheese shredded (see note 3)
- ½ cup parmesan grated (see note 4)
Instructions
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet instructions.1 tablespoon salt12 oz / 340 g pasta
- Once cooked, reserve 1½ cups of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the sliced kielbasa and cook over high heat for 2 minutes.14 oz / 400 g smoked kielbasa
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.1 small onion2 cloves garlic
- Sprinkle over the flour and stir to coat the onion and sausage.2 tbsp flour
- Slowly add the broth in small amounts, stirring with every addition.1½ cups / 360 ml low sodium chicken broth
- Add the cream, oregano, dried thyme, dried chives, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.1½ cups / 360 ml half and half/single cream¼ teaspoon dried oregano¼ teaspoon dried thyme¼ teaspoon dried chives¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Gradually sprinkle over the shredded cheese and grated parmesan. Stir after each addition until it has all melted. Let the sauce simmer on very low heat until your pasta is cooked.1½ cup / 170 g cheese½ cup / 50 g parmesan
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water.
- Stir the pasta gently until it's coated in the sauce, and cook everything for 1 minute, tossing gently. Add more pasta cooking water if the sauce gets too thick.
Notes
- Any pasta shape will work here. We like to use penne or rigatoni, but you can use your family's favorite shape.
- I use a low-sodium chicken broth, but you can use vegetable or beef broth/sock instead.
- Any good melting cheese will work. I usually go for Cheddar or Colby.
- Store-bought pre-grated parmesan can leave your sauce grainy, so buying a block of parmesan and grating it yourself to get a luscious, smooth sauce is better.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
678kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
719mg
(30%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
513mg
(51%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 719mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 513mg | 51% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
324 reviews
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