One Pot Kielbasa Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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15 ml olive oil
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450 g smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage, sliced 0.5 cm thick
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225 g diced onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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480 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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283 g canned diced tomatoes
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225 g small dry pasta
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120 ml milk or heavy cream
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2.5 ml salt
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2.5 ml ground black pepper
→ Finishing Ingredients
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100 g shredded Cheddar cheese
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15 g thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Pour olive oil into a 4–5 litre sauté pan and set over medium-high heat.
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Add sliced kielbasa and diced onion, sautéing until the sausage is browned and onions are translucent.
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Incorporate the minced garlic, stirring continuously, and cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, milk or cream, dry pasta, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Bring contents to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
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Remove pan from heat. Stir in half of the shredded Cheddar cheese until evenly melted.
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Scatter the remaining cheese over the surface, cover, and let stand until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and bubbly.
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Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions and serve hot.
# Notes:
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For larger gatherings or to ensure leftovers, prepare a double batch by increasing all ingredients proportionally.