Description
A comforting dish featuring pasta and smoked kielbasa in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (like penne or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Combine and Melt: Add the cooked pasta, mixing well to coat, and stir in the shredded cheese until it melts.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an even deeper smoky flavor, consider adding smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg