KIELBASA, PASTA AND CHEDDAR BAKE

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Make and share this Kielbasa, Pasta and Cheddar Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LeahMarie

Categories     Oven

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) package kielbasa, fully cooked, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 fuji apples, cored, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Coat a 10-cup baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook rigatoni until al dente, firm but tender, following package instructions. Drain.
  • In large heavy-bottom saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to boil, stirring continuously; boil until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Set aside 1 cup of cheese for topping casserole.
  • Whisk remaining 2 cups cheese, hot-pepper sauce, and salt into mixture.
  • In pasta pot, combine rigatoni, cheese sauce, kielbasa and apples into baking dish.
  • Cover.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup remaining cheese and scallions.
  • Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Palan Kunam
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This dish is a comfort food classic. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Unique Bobson
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the kielbasa and cheddar, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


minte ha
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Cordelia Roe
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for when I'm short on time.


Marge Gmail Google Acct.
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Latoya Holmes
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Aria Kelitson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Waseem Tariq
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the kielbasa. It was just as delicious!


Ali Hanif
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover kielbasa. I added some chopped vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Zain ch
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish didn't turn out as expected. The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too thick.


William Opare
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


Loretta Schiller
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I'm not a big fan of kielbasa, but I loved this dish! The cheddar and pasta were the perfect complement to the sausage.


Jai Evans
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used a spicy kielbasa and it gave the dish a nice kick. My family loved it.


Kerry Wolf Tail
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The kielbasa and cheddar were a great combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


James Lane
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This Kielbasa Pasta and Cheddar Bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.