About
Few dishes are as welcoming after a long day as Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta. Every bite has a crispy wheel of savory, spicy kielbasa and tender pasta, which will get you smiling. The sauce is creamy and savory, with a deep meaty flavor, brimming with melty sharp cheese. Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta can be ready in 30 minutes or less, another reason to start feeling happy. Dinnertime should be a delight, and it will be with this dish.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced into even circles
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Colby-Jack cheese, shredded, divided
Directions
Step 1 -In a large greased skillet over medium-high heat, sprinkle the kielbasa with the onion powder and cook until the sausage is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Step 2 -Add the chicken broth and the rigatoni to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Step 3 -Bring the pasta mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
Step 4 -Transfer 2 tablespoons of the warm chicken broth and slowly whisk it into a bowl with the milk.
Step 5 -When the milk is warmed up, add it to the skillet.
Step 6 -Simmer the pasta mixture until the pasta is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
Step 7 -Season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 -Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
Step 9 -Top with the remaining cheese and serve.

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