Description
A comforting and delicious dish combining smoky kielbasa with creamy sauce and pasta, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz of pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb of kielbasa sausage (beef or chicken)
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Now, add the sliced kielbasa. Cook until it’s browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper while letting the cream come to a gentle simmer.
- When the cream is heated through, add the shredded cheese, stirring constantly until it melts and forms a sauce.
- Drain your pasta and toss it into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Add the fresh spinach and mix until combined and the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Finally, serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Substitutions include veggie sausage or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg