Description
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce and smoky kielbasa. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering robust flavors and appealing colors. With minimal prep time, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. Dive into this creamy goodness, and let the aromas take you to culinary bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach or frozen peas
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft (4-5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced kielbasa to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in spinach or peas; cook until spinach wilts or peas are heated through (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet.
- Toss pasta with creamy sauce until well coated. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg