Indulge in the hearty and flavorful Kielbasa Pasta and Cheddar Bake, a delectable dish that combines the savory smokiness of kielbasa, the comforting warmth of pasta, and the rich creaminess of cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is a perfect weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a satisfying and delicious meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
In this article, you'll find not just one, but two irresistible variations of the Kielbasa Pasta and Cheddar Bake. The classic recipe features a creamy sauce made from a combination of cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream, while the lightened-up version offers a healthier alternative with Greek yogurt and reduced-fat milk. Both versions are equally delicious and comforting, so you can choose the one that best suits your dietary preferences.
THREE-CHEESE KIELBASA BAKE
My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any night of the week. What a perfect way to sneak in some garden veggies. -Kate Beckman, Hemet, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. , Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain macaroni., In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. In each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of each of the following: macaroni, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with green onions. , Cool 1 casserole; cover and freeze it for up to 2 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 15 minutes longer. , Freeze option: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 867mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
PASTA SKILLET WITH KIELBASA
Inspired by several recipes here, I created this pasta skillet with what I had on hand, and everyone loved it! Nice change from regular pasta and meat, have to try it with fresh tomatoes when they are ready from the garden!
Provided by karendellovo
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Add kielbasa to the skillet and cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, sugar, balsamic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer while you cook pasta.
- Add penne to the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, stirring peas into pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Drain pasta and transfer to sauce. Stir to combine and add basil. Heat over medium-low heat so pasta can absorb liquid from sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1083.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
KIELBASA BOW TIE SKILLET
Not only is this kielbasa pasta skillet a real crowd-pleaser, it comes together in just one pan. My daughters are picky eaters, but this reminds them of macaroni and cheese. I toss in their favorite veggies and they gobble it up! It freezes and reheats beautifully, too, so you'll want to fix extras for a fast entree later. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage and mushrooms in butter. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in peas and cheese; cook until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cool pasta; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Fat 50g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
KIELBASA PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a meal in itself. It would also be a snap to prepare after a day at the office or running the kids around. One bonus with this is that it makes your kitchen smell like a pizzeria while cooking! Kind of tastes like pizza too... Yum! Kielbasa Pasta Casserole
Provided by Thelma S
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. Boil large pot of water. Cook pasta for 8-10 min until al dente: Drain
- 3. In a medium skillet over medium high heat cook sausage in oil until browned about 5 min.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine ziti, sausage, stewed tomaotes, sauce, oregano, parsley and pepper. Mix well. Pour into 9x13 dish. sprinkle with bread crumbs, and top with cheese.
- 5. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven 30 min. Remove foil and bake 10-15 min more till golden.
CHEESY KIELBASA PASTA
Comfort dinner x 2! This Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta makes 2 full casseroles - eat one now, and the second casserole freezes well for later!
Provided by Deborah Harroun
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the pan to a plate and cover lightly with foil. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan and drain the remainder. Return the pan to the heat and add the onion, zucchini and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, another 30 seconds.
- Stir the spaghetti sauce and the undrained tomatoes into the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg and the ricotta cheese.
- Spray 2 9×13-inch baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. (Make sure one is freezer safe. I like to use a disposable aluminum pan.)
- In each of the pans, layer one fourth of each of the drained pasta, the tomato sauce, the sausage, the ricotta mixture, cheddar cheese, and then the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Cover the casserole that you are going to eat with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and cook an additional 15 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted. Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Let the second casserole cool completely, the place a piece of plastic wrap over the top. Cover tightly with foil and freeze.
- When ready to bake, allow the casserole to unthaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Carefully remove the foil and discard the plastic wrap. Recover the casserole with the foil and bake at 350º for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/16 of recipe, Calories 453 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 717 mg, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, Cholesterol 82 mg
KIELBASA PASTA CASSEROLE
An Quick and easy casserole with Kielbasa,Ziti and tomatoes and topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Kids and adults all love it. Serve with French bread and a green salad for a great meal.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes over mediun-high heat or until al dente.
- Drain Pasta.
- In a mediun skillet over medium-high heat, Cook sausage in oil until browned on both sides, 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine Ziti,sausage,stewed tomatoes,tomato sauce,oregano,parsley and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Pour into 9x13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs and shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil (the new Release foil works great).
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until top is golden.
KIELBASA WITH PASTA
"One weekend while my husband was out of town, I came up with this recipe by using ingredients that I thought only I would enjoy," recalls Ann Dee Bent of Sullivan, Missouri "But to my surprise , my husband--who came home in time for supper--loved it. Our children enjoyed it, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the kielbasa, green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until sausage is lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. Serve with kielbasa mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 48g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and succulent kielbasa will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta will hold its shape and texture in the bake.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses will create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, or spices to the bake.
- Serve the bake immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Kielbasa Pasta and Cheddar Bake is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of savory kielbasa, tender pasta, and creamy cheddar cheese sauce, this bake is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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