Description

This Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines pasta, fresh broccoli, and savory kielbasa in a rich cheese sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces penne pasta

2 cups (182 g) fresh broccoli florets quartered

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 ring (13.9 ounces) kielbasa cut into ¼-inch slices

1 small yellow onion finely diced (about ½ cup)

1 teaspoon garlic minced

1 ½ cups (367.5 g) whole milk

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mild cheddar cheese shredded

salt and pepper to taste

parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and sliced kielbasa, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the kielbasa is browned.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk and cornstarch together until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet and stir until well coated with the creamy sauce.
Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the kielbasa with any smoked sausage of your choice, and adjust the cheese type for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

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