Old Country Pasta and Kielbasa Au Gratin

A rich, tangy dish that delivers tastes from the Eastern European Plains and the Vienna Basin. Simple to prepare and a delight to eat.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb pasta
• 2  lbs  meat
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon marjoram
• 1  pint sour cream
• 6  ounces  neufchatel cheese
• 1  lb cheese
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika

Directions

1. Prepare pasta as per package instructions. Combine drained pasta with poppy seeds and grated cheese.
2. Brown meat in skillet with salt, garlic, pepper, marjoram. Drain excess fat. Combine sour cream and neufchatel cheese with drained meat.
3. Alternate layers of pasta and meat in buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with sprinkling of paprika.
4. Cook in 350 oven for 20 minutes.