Description
Creamy kielbasa pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining smoky kielbasa with a velvety cream sauce that envelops tender fettuccine. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or a delightful gathering with friends. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 12 oz kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the kielbasa and veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced kielbasa until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring until it gently simmers and thickens.
- Add spinach and seasonings: Fold in fresh spinach until wilted and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Toss everything together: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet; toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg