Kielbasa Pasta is a one-pot wonder of pork Kielbasa, onions and tortellini smothered in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with scallions. Comfort food galore!
One-pot wonder recipes always catch my eye when looking for new recipes to make. They are very attractive when I don’t feel like being in the kitchen to start with (yes, it happens).
I stumbled upon this recipe over on YellowBlissRoad.com. The sausage and pasta appealed to me; they always do! I don’t use sausage in recipes very often and to be honest, I have never purchased kielbasa to make in a recipe of any kind. I figured this recipe would be fun and give me a chance to try something new.
The original recipe called for a smoked turkey kielbasa, but since I had never had kielbasa of any kind, I wanted good ole’ PORK kielbasa and although I’m sure a smoked kielbasa would have been better, I chose to buy mine fresh out of the butcher’s meat case.
This pasta dish was great! I loved the contrast between the creamy sauce and the fresh pops of scallion. Best of all this Kielbasa Pasta dish was a very easy meal that came together in less than an hour.
I have to admit that it was so rich and decadent that I think I actually felt my arteries hardening as I ate. However, this dish is T-Total comfort food for those days you just don’t feel like being in the kitchen. Perhaps this will become my go-to recipe for when I’m not in the mood to cook.
Kielbasa Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 pound kielbasa cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 24 ounce tortellini package refrigerated or frozen
- 28 ounces whole tomatoes canned
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups cheese grated
- green onion chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook onions and kielbasa in oil in a 10-inch Dutch oven or heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally until the sausage is golden and the onions are tender; about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the broth and tortellini to the pot. Next, crush the whole tomatoes with your hands and add them into the pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Turn heat down to low, add some fresh cracked pepper. Then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked to al dente. Turn off the heat and add cheeses. Cover and let stand for about five minutes.
- Stir well, before plating the pasta, then garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
sophisticatedjerseygirl says
Perfect comfort food! Cheesy and carby and delicious! I think pasta is on my dinner menu for tonight now 🙂
Debbie Spivey says
Enjoy!!
"Cheffie Cooks" says
Hi Debbie, who could possibly go wrong with this wonder! Cheryl
Colleen says
This looks really good! I’d add heavy cream, but that’s just me thinking my fat girl thoughts!
Colleen says
How was the tortellini you used? I have yet to have one that didn’t taste like powdered cheese. I kind of gave up searching after while. How big of a pain do you think it would be to make my own? Perhaps I could finally put that pasta attachment to good use.
Debbie Spivey says
It was really good! Got it at Fresh Market. I usually use BUITONI, but they didn’t carry it, so I bought this instead. Have you ever used Buitoni?
I am not sure what the stuffing technique is for getting the cheese inside the noodle. Ravioli is much easier. I have done that! I really think you should go for it!!
chefbirdsong says
Mmmmmmm. Keilbasa. I’m in lust.
Debbie Spivey says
Congratulations! You have just gained 5 pounds for reading this post…lol! 😉
Anna Buckley says
Had one of those days…your pasta would have done the trick!
Debbie Spivey says
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just gained 5 pounds from reading this recipe…lol! 😀
Hopefully you won’t have a next time, but if you do, you know what to make for comfort… 😉
David says
Delicious!
Dana Fashina says
Comfort at its finest!!
Why does comfort food always have to been bad for your arteries? Who made that shit up?
Debbie Spivey says
I don’t know, Dana, but if you find the person responsible let me know. We will choke her/him together!
Dana Fashina says
#teamwork
Debbie Spivey says
#youbet
Sarah 'n Spice says
It’s offical, I’m moving in! 🙂
Debbie Spivey says
We won’t charge much rent…lol!
Marilyn says
Great recipe. Definitely a keeper especially since it’s a One Pot Wonder😋
I did add a few ingredients mince garlic to saute with the onions and 1/2 tsp red chili pepper to spicy it up. I did not have cream cheese but used plain yogurt instead. Delicious. Thank you!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Hi Marilyn! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’m so glad you liked the recipe. I love that you used plain yogurt. I always felt guilty about all the fat when making this recipe. Yogurt is a great way to lighten it up a little, not to mention the added flavor from the garlic, onions and chili pepper. Yum!
Nancy says
Do you drain the tomatoes?
The Mountain Kitchen says
Hi Nancy! No, do not drain the tomatoes. The cream cheese needs the juice to help thin it up. Great question!