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One Pot Kielbasa Pasta

If you're looking for an easy, one-pot meal that's hearty and satisfying, look no further than this kielbasa pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1.5 cups diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz dry pasta small pasta
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper each
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Olive oil can be added to a saute pan of 4-5 quarts over medium heat.
  2. Fry the smoked kielbasa with onions.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds
  4. Mix in chicken broth, tomatoes and heavy cream. Add pasta and seasonings.
  5. Let the pasta simmer for at least 15 minutes or until it is tender.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese after removing skillet from heat
  7. Cover with the remaining cheese. Continue to bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve.
  9. You can make 4 large portions of this recipe. If you want to feed a larger crowd or have leftovers, I recommend double the recipe. It's worth it! Enjoy!