Creamy Polish Kielbasa Pasta

Sometimes, you just don't feel like preparing a large meal after a hard day at work, or school, or whatever. It can be great to have some basic ingredients on hand that you can just throw together to make a quick meal.

Well, this is one of those recipes. It's quick, simple and delicious. Let me know how you like it.

Creamy Polish Kielbasa Pasta

8 Ounces Pasta

5.3 Ounces Beef Polish Kielbasa, Cut In 2" Pieces

2 Cups Broccoli Flowerettes

1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Bring salted water to a boil in an 8 quart stockpot. When the water starts to boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente.

2 While the pasta is cooking, put the Kielbasa pieces in the top of a deep steamer over boiling water.

3 Steam for approximately 8 minutes.

4 Add the broccoli flowerettes to the sausage and steam for 2 more minutes or just until they turn bright green.

5 When the pasta is done, drain and add the heavy cream. Toss to coat the pasta and keep on low heat until the cream starts to thicken.

6 Add the Kielbasa and broccoli to the pasta and toss to coat them with the cream.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving

Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491.06

Calories From Fat (46%) 223.76

% Daily Value

Total Fat 25.13g 39%

Saturated Fat 11.65g 58%

Cholesterol 92.87mg 31%

Sodium 915.31mg 38%

Potassium 229.64mg 7%

Carbohydrates 47.93g 16%

Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%

Sugar 0.03g

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

Net Carbohydrates 46.57g

Protein 18.63g 37%

MyPoints 11.6

Cooking Tips

Make sure the sausage is the fully cooked variety. You can use any type of sausage you prefer.

The pasta can be any shape. Fetuccine is used most often, but Ziti or shells will be great also. Just follow the cooking times according to the shape you use.

Serve this with a warm slice of garlic bread and you should be set for a easy meal with easy cleanup.

I just wanted to update this recipe and give you another way to prepare it. Try this one in your rice cooker if you also have a steamer basket with your rice cooker. Put the pasta in the bowl of the rice cooker and add water. Cook until halfway done. Put the steamer on top of the pasta and add the sausage. Cook until pasta is almost done and add the broccoli to the steamer and cook until it's bright green. When everything is done, drain if necessary, combine all ingredients and add the heavy cream to coat. This is super easy and makes this a one pot meal for simple cleanup. Can't get much easier than that!