Ingredients
- 15 ml olive oil
- 450 g smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage, sliced 0.5 cm thick
- 225 g diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 283 g canned diced tomatoes
- 225 g small dry pasta
- 120 ml milk or heavy cream
- 2.5 ml salt
- 2.5 ml ground black pepper
- 100 g shredded Cheddar cheese
- 15 g thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into a 4–5 litre sauté pan and set over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced kielbasa and diced onion, sautéing until the sausage is browned and onions are translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic, stirring continuously, and cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, milk or cream, dry pasta, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring contents to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in half of the shredded Cheddar cheese until evenly melted.
- Scatter the remaining cheese over the surface, cover, and let stand until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions and serve hot.
Notes
Let leftovers cool before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: kielbasa pasta, one pot meal, easy dinner, quick recipe, family-friendly
