Description
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring macaroni, kielbasa, and a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces kielbasa, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced kielbasa. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and the kielbasa is browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the elbow macaroni, chicken broth, smoked paprika, mustard powder, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes to thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños when cooking the onion.
- Substitute the kielbasa with smoked turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage for a healthier or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg