Description
This hearty, one-pot meal brings smoky kielbasa, tender pasta, and melty cheddar together in one creamy, flavorful dish. With minimal cleanup and big comfort-food vibes, it’s the kind of quick dinner that satisfies the whole table—fast, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb smoked kielbasa (or turkey/chicken sausage), sliced ¼-inch thick
• 1½ cups diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 8 oz dry small pasta (penne, shells, or rotini work great)
• ½ cup milk or heavy cream
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned.
Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in dry pasta, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in milk or cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g