Description
Hearty smoked sausage pasta delivers rich comfort through Italian-inspired culinary magic. Creamy sauce and smoky sausage combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (1 lb or 454 g) box of pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) package of kielbasa
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 8 oz (2 x 226 g) cans of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps tomato paste
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until perfectly tender. Drain and reserve.
- Slice kielbasa into uniform coin-shaped rounds. Sear in a hot skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both surfaces. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt butter. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing quickly until aromatic without scorching. Stream in heavy cream, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, whisking smoothly. Integrate Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir consistently until cheese dissolves and sauce thickens slightly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Fold pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete coating. Reintroduce browned kielbasa and gently incorporate. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to harmonize flavors.
- Plate immediately while steaming hot. Enhance presentation with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and dried parsley for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa with turkey sausage for a leaner protein option that cuts down on calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Toast dried herbs before adding to the sauce to intensify their aromatic qualities and create deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity or simmering longer to achieve desired consistency without compromising texture.
- Incorporate leftover roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to boost nutritional value and add extra color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg