Creamy Kielbasa Broccoli Skillet 30 Minutes Ultimate Delicious
This creamy kielbasa and broccoli skillet dish is a quick and delicious meal that combines pasta, sausage, and cheese in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, quartered
Meat
- 13.9 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-sized slices
Dairy
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1.5 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small diced yellow onion (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add kielbasa, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch into milk, pour into skillet, and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, then add pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.