Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a luscious cream cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is rich, satisfying, and quick to prepare.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil canola, olive, or vegetable
- 13 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into bite-sized pieces (1 large link)
- ½ cup white onion thinly sliced (approximately 1 medium onion)
- 8 ounces penne pasta or any short pasta, dry
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups water
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
Instructions
Prepare the Sausage and Onion
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil, followed by the sliced kielbasa and onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the onions are softened.
Incorporate the Pasta and Liquid
- Add the dry pasta to the pot, followed by the chicken broth and water. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Ensure there is a small amount of residual liquid in the pot after cooking to mix with the cream cheese.
Create the Creamy Sauce
- Once the pasta is cooked al dente, reduce the heat to low and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and combined with the remaining liquid to form a creamy sauce.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired. This pasta is best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be stored as outlined below.
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the pasta with your preferred gluten-free pasta brand. Be mindful to use gluten-free chicken broth as some may contain hidden gluten. The remaining ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
Enjoy this rich and flavorful Creamy Kielbasa Pasta, now tailored to fit your dietary needs!