One Pot Kielbasa Pasta: Creamy, Easy & Family-Approved Delight
A delicious one pot meal that’s creamy and family-approved, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces kielbasa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Add the kielbasa and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheese, and frozen peas.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace kielbasa with your favorite plant-based sausage.
- Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: One Pot Kielbasa Pasta, creamy pasta, family meal