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Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet

Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet: Comforting Flavor in Every Bite

Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet is a quick and creamy dish featuring smoky kielbasa, gluten-free pasta, and vibrant veggies, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Gluten-Free Spiral Pasta
For the Kielbasa
  • 1 lb Kielbasa, uncooked Add savory protein
For the Veggies
  • 0.5 cup Green Peas, frozen Fresh peas can work too
  • 0.25 cup Red Pepper Strips Substitute with any mild bell pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Butter Adds richness
  • 0.25 lb Cream Cheese Can be swapped with neufchâtel cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Can replace with Pecorino Romano
  • 0.5-1 cup Milk Any type of milk works well
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese Use a mix of your favorite cheeses
For Seasoning
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes. In the final minute, add frozen peas. Drain pasta and peas together.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add sliced kielbasa. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove kielbasa and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add red pepper strips and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender. Remove and keep warm with kielbasa.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in cream cheese and parmesan until smooth. Gradually add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring in milk for desired consistency.
  5. Return pasta and peas to the skillet, add kielbasa and red peppers. Pour cheese sauce over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Warm through and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of milk if needed.

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