30-Minute Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
When you want comfort in a bowl but have little time, this pasta hits the mark. Smoky sausage, a silky tomato cream sauce, and a shower of Parmesan come together in half an hour.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 490kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini or penne
- 14 oz kielbasa sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce plain or basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan plus extra to serve
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water, drain.
- Brown kielbasa in oil, 4 min. Remove.
- Sauté onion 3 min, add garlic 30 sec.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cream; simmer 3 min.
- Add sausage, pasta, Parmesan, and pasta water as needed. Fold in spinach.
- Season and serve with extra cheese.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 490 Protein: 19 g Carbs: 46 g Fat: 27 g Tip: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half to lighten the sauce, or use gluten-free pasta if needed.