Baked penne and kielbasa is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. The combination of pasta, kielbasa, vegetables, and cheese creates a satisfying casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences, so feel free to add or omit ingredients as desired. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a great option for a delicious and easy meal.
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PENNE WITH VEGETABLES AND KIELBASA
Quickly sauté frozen sugar snap peas, toss with cooked penne pasta, then blend with a cheesy cream sauce studded with sausage.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and sugar snap peas; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Drain, if necessary.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add kielbasa, milk and cheese to vegetables. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked penne; stir gently to coat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups
KIELBASA WITH BAKED BEANS
"I threw this together one night when I was in a hurry," recalls Vickie Wells from Philadelphia, Tennessee. "My husband is a very picky eater, and he love it." Tip: "It's delicious with corn bread."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onion in butter and oil until tender. Add sausage; cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 38g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 2756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CHEESY SAUSAGE AND PENNE CASSEROLE
Smoked sausage and cheese mingle in this crowd-pleasing Italian penne pasta bake. Delizioso!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg
THREE-CHEESE KIELBASA BAKE
My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any night of the week. What a perfect way to sneak in some garden veggies. -Kate Beckman, Hemet, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. , Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain macaroni., In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. In each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of each of the following: macaroni, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with green onions. , Cool 1 casserole; cover and freeze it for up to 2 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 15 minutes longer. , Freeze option: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 867mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BAKED PENNE
This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
MARTHA'S FAVORITE ROASTED KIELBASA
Martha's favorite kielbasa is "chunky, meaty, slightly garlicky, with natural casing and not too much fat." Her two favorite purveyors are Sikorski Meat Market, in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood, and Chester's Smokehouse, in Albany, New York.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; top with parchment. Poke holes all over kielbasa. Transfer to sheet, pulling sides of foil up to create a well. Add 1/2 cup water.
- Roast until skin is crackling and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Flip; continue to roast until dark golden brown, about 20 minutes more.
- Slice and serve, with horseradish and mustard.
PASTA SKILLET WITH KIELBASA
Inspired by several recipes here, I created this pasta skillet with what I had on hand, and everyone loved it! Nice change from regular pasta and meat, have to try it with fresh tomatoes when they are ready from the garden!
Provided by karendellovo
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Add kielbasa to the skillet and cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, sugar, balsamic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer while you cook pasta.
- Add penne to the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, stirring peas into pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Drain pasta and transfer to sauce. Stir to combine and add basil. Heat over medium-low heat so pasta can absorb liquid from sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1083.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
BAKED PENNE AND KIELBASA
Make and share this Baked Penne and Kielbasa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray and brown kielbasa, drain.
- In a 3 quart casserole, combine soup and milk.
- Add penne, kielbasa, 3/4 cheese, 1/2 cup onions and peas, stir to combine.
- Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Stir, top with remaining cheese and onions and bake until golden brown.
TURKEY KIELBASA PASTA BAKE
This Turkey Kielbasa Pasta Bake is an easy, lightened-up comfort food that the whole family will love! Turkey kielbasa and penne pasta tossed in a rich, flavorful cream sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella.
Provided by Ashley Fehr
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F if baking right away (optional: you can also cover and refrigerate or freeze for another day). Lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour until no white streaks remain. Cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and broth, and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. This should take between 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta to al dente in a large pot of boiling, salted water (according to package directions). Drain.
- Combine cooked pasta, thickened sauce, and sliced kielbasa in baking dish and stir well.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. You can also place in the refrigerator to cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 240 grams, Calories 610 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1882 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g
OVEN BAKED KIELBASA AND POTATOES
I came up with baking this after not reading to fry it. Turned out great and my family loved this recipe.
Provided by internetnut
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray (Pam) until well coated.
- Place cut up potatoes, onions, and kielbasa in the baking dish.
- Place baking dish in the oven.
- Cover with foil.
- After 30 minutes remove baking dish from the oven.
- Remove foil and stir the vegetables and meat.
- Return the baking dish back to the oven, without the foil, and continue to bake for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven; stir and serve.
Tips:
- Choose a good quality penne pasta for the best texture and flavor.
- Kielbasa can be cooked ahead of time and sliced or chopped for easier preparation.
- Use a variety of vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
- Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake the dish until the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Conclusion:
Baked penne and kielbasa is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of pasta, meat, vegetables, and cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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