Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet recipe. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Author:SANA
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:None
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
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, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Sear Kielbasa: In a skillet, cook kielbasa until lightly browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
Prepare Cheese Sauce: Whisk cornstarch into milk, simmer in skillet until thickened.
Melt Cheese: Reduce heat, mix in cheddar until melted and smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Add pasta and broccoli, coat in sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses or additional vegetables.