KIELBASA AND APPLE PASTA BAKE

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This is especially good to make when apples are in season and at the peak of their flavor, and it features a favorite food pairing: sweet-tart apples with cheddar cheese.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta
2 cups milk (not fat-free)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
3 medium fuji or jonathan apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (you want a fine-grained apple in order to avoid the apples getting too mushy when cooked)
8 ounces cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish or casserole with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions in a large saucepan. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan whisk together milk and flour. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir 1/2 cup of cheese, salt and hot pepper sauce into the milk mixture until smooth.
  • In the large saucepan toss together the cooked pasta, apples, kielbasa and cheese sauce. Transfer to prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and carefully stir pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the green onion. Bake 10-15 minuted more or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 120.4, Sodium 1164.1, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 25.4

Darcy Carlson
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nancy Bishton
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Can you recommend a good brand of kielbasa for this recipe?


Cynthia Hadasah
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I would love to try this recipe, but I'm allergic to apples. Do you think I could substitute another fruit, like pears or peaches?


JS Johurul Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Munir Seelro
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta bake turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.


King “Roomi” Designer 3007
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Elvin Richard
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely hit the spot. The kielbasa and apples added a nice twist to the classic pasta bake.


William Roberts
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This was a great recipe for a potluck dinner. I made it ahead of time and it reheated well.


Bobby Jenkins
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I've never been a big fan of kielbasa, but this recipe changed my mind. The sausage was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and it paired well with the sweet apples and cheesy pasta.


Hermann Tadrika
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My family loved this recipe! It was a quick and easy weeknight meal that everyone enjoyed.


Roman Empire fans
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This dish was incredibly easy to make and tasted even better than I had hoped. The kielbasa and apples were a great combination, and the pasta bake had a nice cheesy crust.


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