Description
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a comforting weeknight dinner that combines tender pasta with savory kielbasa in a luscious cream sauce. This dish is perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, offering rich flavors that evoke nostalgia and warmth. With vibrant vegetables and the option to customize ingredients, it’s a delightful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kielbasa slices and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with kielbasa; add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Gradually add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Drain pasta and toss with the creamy sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute turkey kielbasa for a lighter option. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.