Description
A hearty and flavorful one pot pasta dish featuring savory kielbasa sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, all cooked together for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces penne pasta
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, penne pasta, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Cover the pot and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes