Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring smoked kielbasa, rotini, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Smoked Kielbasa (sliced into 1/4 inch slices)
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (10 ounce can)
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add in the diced Kielbasa and onions for 5-6 minutes until the sausage is browned and onions are soft.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Then stir in the diced tomatoes, pasta, milk, and seasonings.
- Slowly add in chicken broth until the pasta is covered (approximately 2 cups). Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is fully cooked.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and let sit until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg