Description
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring savory kalbasa sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
12 ounces elbow macaroni pasta
1 pound kalbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced kalbasa sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked kalbasa to the skillet and stir to combine. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
