One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Pasta (Print Version)
Savory kielbasa and pasta cooked with peppers, garlic, and creamy cheese sauce in one pot.
# Ingredients:
Meats
01 -
14 oz sliced Kielbasa sausage
Vegetables
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
03 -
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 -
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
06 -
15 oz can diced tomatoes
07 -
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Liquids
08 -
1 tablespoon avocado oil
09 -
2 ½ cups chicken broth
10 -
1 cup heavy cream
Pasta & Grains
11 -
16 oz uncooked Penne pasta
Dairy
12 -
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasonings
13 -
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
14 -
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
15 -
¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 -
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced Kielbasa and cook until lightly browned.
02 -
Add diced onion and red and green bell peppers to the pot. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
03 -
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 -
Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
05 -
Add uncooked Penne pasta and stir to combine, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged. Add up to ½ cup additional broth or water if needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
06 -
Remove from heat and stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and well combined.
07 -
Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Adding additional broth or water ensures the pasta cooks evenly without drying out.