Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together savory kielbasa, tender fusilli, and a luxurious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms your heart and fills your belly!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fusilli and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Kielbasa: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add Garlic & Spinach: Stir in minced garlic and fresh spinach; cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and spinach wilts.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine with the sausage mixture. Simmer gently while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss in Pasta & Cheese: Add cooked fusilli and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, mixing until pasta is well-coated.
- Plate & Serve: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or swapping kielbasa for turkey sausage. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.