Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet recipe that combines tender penne pasta, fresh broccoli, and savory kielbasa sausage in a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
Broccoli Florets:
- 2 cups (182 g) of fresh broccoli florets, quartered
Kielbasa Sausage:
- 13.9-ounce ring of kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-sized slices
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups (367.5 g) of whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups (169.5 g) of shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small diced yellow onion (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Boil the penne pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Kielbasa: In a skillet, melt butter and cook kielbasa until lightly browned.
- Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Whisk cornstarch into milk, pour into skillet, and simmer until thickened.
- Finish Sauce: Gradually mix in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and broccoli to skillet, coat with sauce, season, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this skillet by adding your favorite vegetables or spices for extra flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture at its finest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet, Pasta and Kielbasa, Easy Skillet Recipe, Creamy Cheese Sauce
