Description
Rich One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy dish combines the smoky flavor of kielbasa with tender pasta and fresh spinach, creating a hearty meal that evokes nostalgic memories around the dinner table. With minimal cleanup thanks to being a one-pot recipe, you can enjoy rich flavors and satisfying textures in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced kielbasa until browned on both sides.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir to combine.
- Add pasta and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until al dente according to package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg