Description
A comforting and creamy smoked sausage pasta that’s quick and easy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 16 oz pasta (rotini, penne, shells, or similar)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Dried parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until caramelized and golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then stir in minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Let sauce bubble gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and browned sausage to the skillet. Toss well to coat. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a green salad. You may add veggie add-ins like spinach or peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American