Kielbasa Pasta
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!
Servings 6
Calories 819kcal
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.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Yellow Bliss Road Creamy Tortellini and Sausage
Nutrition
Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1554mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1545IU | Vitamin C: 22.6mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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