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Kielbasa Pasta with Spicy Cream Sauce
Dig into creamy Kielbasa Pasta with zucchini and sriracha for a kick of spicy flavor! You'll savor this amazing 20-minute weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 680 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces farfalle pasta (or any short pasta)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 medium zucchini ends removed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage cut into bite-sized slices
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Sriracha
- salt & pepper to taste
- green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices to the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Turn the heat to low and slowly pour in milk while constantly whisking (to prevent lumps). Turn the heat back up to medium-high and bring to a slow boil, until the sauce has thickened. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in sriracha sauce. Check the seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the cooked zucchini, kielbasa, and pasta to the skillet. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or portion into individual bowls and garnish with some sliced green onions on top before serving warm.
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Notes
- You can start with 2 tablespoons of sriracha and add more to taste if you want the sauce to be more mild.
Nutrition Information
Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1273mg
(53%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
279IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1273mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.