Who says scrumptious dinners have to be complicated? Our Kielbasa Pasta dish is here to spice up your meal routine with an effortless blend of savory sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy, tomato-infused sauce that promises to delight your taste buds.
14Ounceto 1 Pound Kielbasa SausageSliced into Rounds
1CupFrozen Onion and Peppers Mix
½TeaspoonGarlic Powder
½TeaspoonSalt
1TeaspoonParsley
1TeaspoonOregano
10OunceCan Rotel Tomatoes
2CupsChicken Broth
½CupHeavy Cream
8OuncesBowtie PastaUncooked
1CupSharp Cheddar Cheese
Optional: 1/3 Cup Green OnionSliced
Instructions
Heat a Dutch Oven over medium high heat until hot. Once hot add in 1 tablespoon of oil, then add the sausage and onions and peppers. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before stirring to allow the sausage to brown.
Stir, cooking for an additional five minutes until most of the sausage is brown, and peppers and onions are softened.
Next add in the parsley, oregano, salt, and garlic. Stir to combine.
Add the Rotel tomatoes, stir well. As you are stirring, scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Reduce heat to medium low then add in the broth and the cream. Bring to a simmer then stir in the pasta.
Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the noodles are done remove from heat and stir in all of the cheese.
If desired, garnish with green onions.
Notes
5 cups of uncooked bowtie pasta is about 8 ounces.
I like bowtie pasta for this dish but 8 ounces of another type of pasta could be used.
For the most flavor, use chicken or beef broth, but vegetable broth may be substituted.
Storage: leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. I do not recommend freezing this dish as the noodles do not freeze well.
I used Kielbasa but smoked sausage also tastes great in this dish.
Two teaspoons of Italian seasoning is a great substitute for the oregano and parsley.
I prefer the PictSweet frozen onion and peppers mix, but the Great Value brand works as well.
Add some extra heat to this dish by using the hot Rotel tomatoes or by adding ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.