Description
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite. This dish features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, complemented by smoky kielbasa and aromatic garlic. Ideal for cozy evenings or entertaining guests, this quick recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced kielbasa until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, simmering until it thickens slightly (4-5 minutes).
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; add spinach if desired.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg