Garlic Pasta with Kielbasa
Creamy, garlicky linguine with smoky kielbasa and a touch of heat from sriracha. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 810kcal
Ingredients
Pasta & Kielbasa
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 14 ounces kielbasa, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- ½ medium lemon, cut into wedges, for squeezing over the pasta
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta and pasta water aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the sliced kielbasa in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp on the edges. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to work in batches. Transfer kielbasa to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. In the same skillet you browned the kielbasa, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Let the sauce warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce. (I added ¼ cup pasta water.)
- Return the kielbasa to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with extra parmesan, chopped parsley, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 810kcal