Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Kielbasa and Spinach Pasta that combines flavorful ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces kielbasa, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the kielbasa mixture. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- You can substitute the kielbasa with chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg