Description
Indulge in the Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet, a delicious one-pan meal that comes together in just 30 minutes! This comforting dish features savory kielbasa sausage, fresh broccoli, and a rich creamy sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Perfectly paired with pasta and topped with melted cheddar cheese, each bite will leave your taste buds dancing. Try this quick and easy recipe tonight for a satisfying dinner solution that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 13.9 ounces kielbasa sausage
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta as per package instructions. In the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook sliced kielbasa until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Whisk cornstarch into whole milk; add to skillet, simmering until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Lower heat, gradually mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and broccoli with sauce in the skillet; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (260g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg