Creamy 25-Minute Kielbasa Pasta with Dijon Sauce
A hearty Kielbasa Pasta with Dijon Cream Sauce combines smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy mustard sauce for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until lightly browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace pasta with zucchini noodles.
- Use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon if desired.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg