Kielbasa & Pasta Skillet Dinner

HokiesLady's Note:

One-dish family pleaser. This freezes and reheats very well.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta (or other shape you prefer)
• 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa , cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
• 1 ½ cups frozen baby peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a large skillet, saute over medium heat, the sausage and garlic in butter.
3. Combine cornstarch and low-fat milk until smooth.
4. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet.
5. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly or until thickened. (You may reduce the heat to medium after this comes to a boil to keep from scorching mixture).
6. Drain pasta and add to skillet.
7. Stir in peas and cook over medium heat until they are tender.
8. Reduce heat to medium low, add cheese and cook until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[anniek36]

this was pretty good my family seemed to enjoy it we dont care for peas so added some asparagus and some corn an added about 1/2 cup of sour cream cause it seemed a little dry to me so with those adjustments we loved it thank you for sharing!

[goodandtasty]

This was a yummy, comfort-food meal. Easy, the family liked it, and best of all, I usually have the ingredients on-hand. I did add an onion, 2 chopped summer squash (to increase veggie content), turkey kielbasa instead of regular, a touch of paprika and splash of hot sauce, and 4 oz cream cheese. The cream cheese and regular cheese I used were low fat. I think this would have been tasty without my changes. My 4 year loved it! I haven't tried freezing it yet- did anyone else?

[Chocolatl]

This is a nice take on skillet mac and cheese. I added a bit of chicken for my son, who can't eat sausage in any form, and used wagon wheel pasta. The leftovers were even good reheated for lunch. Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT Witchin Kitchen.