Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and a homemade Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (12 oz) packages kielbasa sausage
- 10 oz pasta (cellentani or any shape)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cut kielbasa into 1/4-inch rounds. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook kielbasa slices until nicely browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes total. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the stick of butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the alfredo sauce and toss to coat evenly. Top with the browned kielbasa and gently stir to combine everything.
- Serve immediately while hot. Top each serving with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of dried parsley for color and flavor.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- You can substitute kielbasa with any smoked sausage of your choice.
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg