Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet in 30 Minutes Recipe
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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy, Kielbasa, Broccoli, Skillet, Pasta, Cheese Sauce
