Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet
Creamy Kielbasa Skillet is a blend of hearty kielbasa, velvety cheddar cheese sauce, penne pasta, and fresh broccoli florets. It's an indulgent and comforting meal perfect for any night of the week!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 476kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups (182 g) fresh broccoli florets, quartered
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ring (13.9 ounces) kielbasa, cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups (367.5 g) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper, to taste
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions (about 8-10 minutes).
- In the final 3-4 minutes of boiling the pasta, add the broccoli.
- When done, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the noodle and broccoli aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the kielbasa and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the onion is softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk and cornstarch, whisking until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the milk mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and continue cooking until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, mixing until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 476kcal