Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil canola, olive, vegetable, etc.
- 13 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup thinly sliced white onion
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta or any short pasta
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil, sausage, and onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the sausage begins to brown and the onions soften.1 tablespoon oil, 13 ounces kielbasa sausage, ½ cup thinly sliced white onion
- Add the noodles, broth, and water. Stir to combine.8 ounces uncooked penne pasta, 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ½ cups water
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook for 12 to 14 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the noodles don’t stick together. Don’t let all the liquid cook away. There needs to be a little residual liquid in the bottom of the pan to mix with the cream cheese.
- After the noodles are cooked to al dente or to your liking, add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and thoroughly combined.8 ounces block-style cream cheese
- Serve hot. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2-cups of the kielbasa pasta. Actual calories will vary.
*For additional information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Serving Size
2 Cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
502
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
880
mg
37
%
Potassium
310
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
509
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
