Kielbasa Pasta Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with this bold and hearty Kielbasa Pasta Sauce, a flavor-packed creation that combines smoky slices of kielbasa sausage with a rich, tomato-based sauce. Featuring a robust blend of crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and a medley of dried herbs like basil and oregano, this savory sauce gets a kick of heat from red pepper flakes and a creamy depth from freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfectly simmered to allow the flavors to meld, it’s an easy 45-minute recipe that’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal, and don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch. This recipe effortlessly balances smoky, tangy, and herby notes, making it an unforgettable pasta dish your family will request time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces kielbasa sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Slice the kielbasa sausage into thin rounds and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced kielbasa sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 7

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken or vegetable broth. Mix well to combine.

Step 8

Add the browned kielbasa sausage back to the skillet. Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 11

Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the sauce just before serving.

Step 13

Serve the Kielbasa Pasta Sauce over your favorite cooked pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1617.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1524.9

Total Fat 117.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 204.6mg	0%
Sodium 4859.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 754.6mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 3012.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.6%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 16.8%