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Close-up of one-pot creamy kielbasa pasta with penne, sausage slices, and creamy sauce.

One-Pot Creamy Kielbasa Pasta Dinner You’ll Love


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This one-pot creamy kielbasa pasta dinner is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver. Smoky slices of kielbasa sautéed with garlic and onion, tossed with pasta and simmered in a rich cream sauce all in one pot. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, it delivers comforting flavor for busy evenings or cozy weekends. Serve garnished with parsley and extra cheese for added freshness. In this recipe you will find simple ingredients, easy substitutions, step-by-step instructions, pro tips for perfect creaminess, tasty variations, and answers to common questions so you can make this dish again and again.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium high heat

    2. Add kielbasa slices and brown for about 5 minutes

    3. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent

    4. Pour in a splash of broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits

    5. Add pasta and remaining broth, bring to a simmer, cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes

    6. Once pasta is al dente, stir in cream and seasoning and simmer uncovered until sauce thickens

    7. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth

    8. Let rest a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: one-pot
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 550
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 900
    • Fat: 28
    • Saturated Fat: 15
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 22
    • Cholesterol: 70

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