Description
One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is a quick and easy dish that combines hearty kielbasa sausage, pasta, and vegetables in a creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned.
- Add diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the pasta may absorb more liquid, so adjust accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg