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Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

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Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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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.

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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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