Description
This delicious and creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Penne is a quick and easy meal that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 14 ounce can diced Italian tomatoes
- ½ cup milk
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or similar pasta
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the kielbasa and onion, and cook, stirring regularly, for 4 minutes, or until the sausage is lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, pasta, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Once at a boil, lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the cheese, and stir until melted and combined.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the recipe for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg