Description
This One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that cooks everything together in a single pot for minimal cleanup. It features smoky kielbasa, penne pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 250g (9oz) Beef Kielbasa, sliced
- 300g (10.5oz) Penne Pasta
- 1 Medium Onion (150g/5.3oz), diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic (≈15g/0.5oz), minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (150g/5.3oz), diced
- 400ml (13.5fl oz) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
- 120ml (½ cup) Whole Milk
- 100g (3.5oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Red-Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
- Brown Kielbasa: Sauté sliced kielbasa in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, oregano, and pepper.
- Add Broth & Pasta: Pour in broth and add penne pasta; bring to a boil.
- Simmer & Cook Pasta: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, milk, and Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Rest & Serve: Remove from heat, rest, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese is recommended for a smoother sauce. Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg