Easy Kielbasa Pasta Delight
This simple and delicious pasta dish combines flavorful kielbasa with sautéed onions, garlic, and juicy tomatoes, tossed with penne and spinach, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It's a quick, budget-friendly option that can be easily made vegetarian by omitting the meat.
ingredients
- 8 ounces (1/2 box) Penne Pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 medium cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup Kielbasa, chopped (can substitute with turkey sausage or omit for a meatless version)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cup spinach or mixed greens
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 block of Parmesan cheese, grated
steps
- 1.
Boil Penne Pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Kielbasa and stir fry until browned. Remove the meat using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 3.
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. If desired, add more olive oil and butter for extra flavor. Cook on low heat until the onions are translucent.
- 4.
Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and cook until slightly softened. Return the cooked Kielbasa to the skillet.
- 5.
If desired, add a little pasta water to the skillet for extra moisture.
- 6.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Heat through.
- 7.
Stir in the spinach or mixed greens until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Grate the Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix it in, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
- 9.
Serve the delicious Kielbasa Pasta with some crusty bread on the side, if desired.
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