Creamy Kielbasa Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 12 ounce Rigatoni pasta
• 1 14 oz Kielbasa smoked sausage

  sliced
• 1 15 oz Marinara Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup parmesan cheese

  shredded
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon beef powder

Instructions

• 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta (or pasta of
  your choice) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain
  the cooked pasta and set aside.
• 2 While the pasta is cooking, slice the kielbasa sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  Finely chop the garlic and onion.
• 3 In a large skillet or pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced
  kielbasa sausage and cook until lightly browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7
  minutes. Remove the cooked kielbasa from the skillet and set aside. Leave any
  drippings in the skillet.
• 4 In the same skillet with the kielbasa drippings, add the chopped garlic and
  onion. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• 5 Pour the jar of marinara sauce into the skillet with the sautéed aromatics. Stir
  to combine, then add the beef powder or beef cube (if using) to enhance the
  flavor. Season with a touch of sugar to balance the acidity of the sauce. Let
  the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• 6 Once the sauce has simmered and thickened slightly, pour in the heavy cream,
  stirring until well combined. Return the cooked kielbasa to the skillet,
  stirring to incorporate it into the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for an
  additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• 7 Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet with the creamy kielbasa sauce.
  Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
• 8 Divide the creamy kielbasa pasta among serving plates. Garnish with grated
  Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for added flavor and freshness.
• 9 Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Kielbasa Pasta while it's hot and
  comforting!

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