Description
One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings friends and family together around the dinner table. This creamy pasta enveloped in a rich sauce, complemented by smoky kielbasa and vibrant spinach, is perfect for busy weeknights. With just one pot to clean, you can enjoy a delectable meal without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sliced kielbasa for about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked pasta and chicken broth, ensuring the pasta is covered with liquid.
- Return kielbasa to the pot, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook for an additional minute until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg