Description
A creamy pasta dish featuring kielbasa, bell peppers, and a rich sauce, perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package kielbasa, sliced
- 1 pound medium pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Sauté kielbasa in olive oil until browned
- Add vegetables and cook until softened
- Pour in broth and cream, simmer until thickened
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Combine with cooked pasta
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve
Notes
- Any medium-sized pasta works well in this recipe
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth
- Add extra vegetables like spinach, kale, zucchini, or broccoli if desired
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or milk
- Adjust spiciness by adding more red pepper flakes or jalapeños
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, kielbasa pasta, one-pot meal, easy dinner, family dinner
