A hearty and flavorful one pot pasta dish featuring savory kielbasa sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, all cooked together for an easy and delicious meal.
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces beef kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth.
Add uncooked penne pasta, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.