Easy one pot creamy kielbasa and pasta recipe with cream cheese in a skillet is a family favorite meal we love. Make cajun spicy or mild for a cheap family dinner.

Kielbasa and Pasta
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Whatโ€™s the best way to cook kielbasa?

On the grill is pretty amazing, you could leave it whole in that case. If you want to combine with other ingredients like cooked pasta and parmesan cheese youโ€™d want to use a pan. Brown so the outsides caramelize a bit, then add your other ingredients.

What do you eat kielbasa with?

In this case we wanted to make a whole meal in a pan. With small noodles cooked right in the same cast iron skillet you can then fold in any sauce you like and youโ€™re set for dinner! If you wanted to make this with grains I would follow our Hamburger and Rice Casserole but swap out sausage for the ground beef and youโ€™d be set.

kielbasa skillet meal

Ingredients

  • Olive oil will be used to brown the meat once sliced. You want it to get nice and browned because it will bring out more of the flavors.
  • Kielbasa sausage should be sliced so it cooks evenly, brings more of the flavors out of the meat when cooked.
  • Onion diced will add texture and flavor to the overall meal.
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta like elbow macaroni or other small noodles. Shells or farfalle work, smaller will take less time.
  • Water and Chicken broth were used but you could choose one or the other.
  • 1 block cream cheese will create a creamy sauce sort of like alfredo. You can find dairy free varieties too.
  • Salt and pepper are basic seasonings but go with what you love.

How to Cook Polish Kielbasa and Pasta on Stove

Make sure you have a large skillet so everything fits. Slice your long link into dials. Thin or thick, just make sure they are all the same. Brown over medium high heat with a bit of oil to bring out the flavors with your onions to soften at the same time. Add chicken broth with pasta to โ€œboilโ€ until tender to your liking. Fold in cheese until melted. Serve one pot pasta dish once perfection is reached.

Do you have to cook kielbasa before eating?

Almost all the smoked sausage varieties you will find at the grocery store are sold pre-cooked so they are safe to eat cold, but can be heated for better flavor. In the event you buy these fresh and/or raw you would need to cook until the center reaches 145F. before consuming.

Polish Kielbasa and Pasta

What other sauces could you use?

If you wanted to change this up or make a healthier variety you could use something else like homemade Instant Pot spaghetti sauce. You would just wait until everything is nice and tender and then fold in the Italian sauce until everything was nicely coated. Pesto would be another fun 30 minute pasta dinner.

Can you cook sausage and noodles together?
Does alfredo sauce go well with kielbasa?
What vegetable goes well with sausage?
sausage macaroni

What is the best way to reheat leftover cooked sausage?

This dish actually saves quite well. Allow this to cool down and then store it in a closed container in the fridge. Reheat in the next 3 days in a pan on the stove ideally so you can add a bit more cream cheese or broth.

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Kielbasa and Pasta Recipe

By The Typical Mom
Easy one pot creamy kielbasa and pasta recipe with cream cheese in a skillet is here. Make cajun spicy or mild for a cheap family dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings:
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Equipment

  • 1 skillet large and deep

Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 kielbasa, sliced, 14 oz.
  • 1/2 c onion, diced
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni, or other small noodles
  • 1.5 c water
  • 1.5 c chicken broth
  • 1 block cream cheese, 8 oz
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions 

  • Add oil, sliced sausage and onion to a large skillet and heat over medium heat, cooking for 5-6 minutes or until onion is translucent and sausage begins to brown.
  • Add the macaroni or other small noodles, water and broth and bring mixture to a boil. Stir well. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Continue to cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring regularly as pasta will stick on the bottom.
  • There should still be liquid in the pan when pasta is cooked. Stir in cream cheese and continue to stir until melted and smoothed. Serve immediately with salt and pepper and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 37kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 268mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree
Cuisine: polish
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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3 Comments

  1. The smoky flavor of the kielbasa paired perfectly with the creamy pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, this dish has quickly become a new favorite in my household.

  2. Super savory and comforting meal! This kielbasa pasta recipe is always a hit at my dinners!