Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 fresh tomato
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the penne until tender, and drain it after about 10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced kielbasa for 5 minutes, and transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes, then stir in the onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Stir in the flour and chopped tomato, cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the broth and cream.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- Return the kielbasa to the skillet, add the pasta and cheeses, and stir over low heat for 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
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