One Pot Keilbasa Pasta

By Mary Jane

Very Good!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1.5 cups diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 8 oz. dry pasta (small pasta)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper, each
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/3 cup thinly slice scallions, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Add olive oil to a 4-5 quart saute pan over medium high heat.
Fry the smoked kielbasa and onions.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, heavy cream, pasta, and seasonings.
Simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Top with remaining cheese and cover until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.
Sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve.
This makes 4 large servings.