Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil canola, olive, vegetable, etc.
- 13 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into bite-sized pieces (one large link)
- 1/2 cup white onion thinly sliced (about 1 medium sized)
- 8 ounces penne pasta or any short pasta, dry
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese cut into cubes
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil, sausage, and onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the sausage begins to brown and the onions soften.1 tablespoon oil, 13 ounces kielbasa sausage, 1/2 cup white onion
- Add the noodles, broth, and water. Stir to combine.8 ounces penne pasta, 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook for 12 to 14 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the noodles don’t stick together. Don’t let all the liquid cook away. There needs to be a little residual liquid in the bottom of the pan to mix with the cream cheese.
- After the noodles are cooked to al dente or to your liking, add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and thoroughly combined.1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- Serve hot. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2-cups of the kielbasa pasta. Actual calories will vary.
*For additional information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Kielbasa Pasta
Serving Size
2 Cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
502
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
880
mg
37
%
Potassium
310
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
509
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
