Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta Casserole Recipe combines pasta, kielbasa, garlic, cheese, and cream for an easy, hearty, and delicious meal.
Equipment
- Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- Colander
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta penne or rotini
- 300 g kielbasa sausage sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup frozen peas optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook sliced kielbasa until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce.
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Add cooked pasta, kielbasa, and peas into the sauce and mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.