One Pot Kielbasa Pasta
This One Pot Kielbasa Pasta is a quick and hearty dinner made with smoky sausage, bowtie pasta, and a rich tomato sauce—all in one pot!
Ingredients
- - 12 oz kielbasa sausage sliced
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 small onion diced
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- - 1 ½ cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- - 2 cups bowtie pasta uncooked
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese
- - Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced kielbasa and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Add uncooked bowtie pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; cook until pasta is tender.
- Optional: Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
• Stir regularly to prevent pasta from sticking.
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
• For a creamy version, stir in ¼ cup cream or cream cheese at the end.
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
• For a creamy version, stir in ¼ cup cream or cream cheese at the end.