Kielbasa and Pepper Pasta with Tomatoes is a budget-friendly and kid-friendly dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes. It is incredibly delicious, easy to prepare and filling!
I have been making this simple kielbasa and pepper pasta for at least a decade now. While I have made a few variations of it, this one here is our favorite. It is so simple that even the most kitchen-inclined person can make this kielbasa and pepper pasta perfect every time. You can make it in the Instant Pot too, if you prefer that method.
This kielbasa and pepper pasta recipe is a simple and delicious dinner to make during the busy weeknights, the cold fall and winter months, and days when you simply need a hearty comforting meal. When you're done trying this recipe, make sure to check out this easy slow cooker kielbasa and potatoes recipe. And a quick and easy kielbasa and peppers air fryer meal.
Ingredients
This kielbasa and pepper pasta recipe is made with 8 easy ingredients:
- turkey kielbasa: or beef kielbasa
- sliced green peppers
- diced canned tomatoes
- onions + garlic
- Italian seasoning
- spaghetti: or angel hair
- butter
- parmesan cheese
Step-By-Step Directions
Making this kielbasa and pepper pasta recipe takes 25 minutes from start to finish.
First, bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to the package. Cut the kielbasa ring into thin pieces, about ¼ to ½ inch thick. In a large pan with a few tablespoons of oil, brown the kielbasa on medium high heat for 5 minutes. You should flip it once, until it looks like the picture below.
While the kielbasa browns, cut the peppers into thin slices. Roughly chop the onion and slice the garlic into thin pieces. Add to the pan with the browned kielbasa and cook until the onions and peppers soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the mix occasionally, scraping the tasty brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes with their juices and the Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
At the end, season with salt and pepper to your liking. If you'd like more sauce, you can add a little bit of water.
While the kielbasa and pepper mix is simmering, drain the pasta. Mix it with the butter and Parmesan.
To serve kielbasa and pepper pasta, toss the kielbasa and pepper mix with the spaghetti and sprinkle with extra Parmesan. Or, spoon the spaghetti into individual serving bowls and top with the kielbasa and pepper mix.
Chef's Tip
For a "fresher" version of my kielbasa and pepper pasta, replace the canned tomatoes with chopped fresh tomatoes. You can use 6 plum tomatoes to replace 1 can of diced tomatoes.
Variations
Since we love kielbasa and pepper pasta, I've made it a few different ways. You can also make this kielbasa and pepper pasta recipe with an assortment of colored bell peppers instead of green.
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Recipe
Kielbasa and Pepper Pasta with Tomatoes
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 16 ounces spaghetti or angel hair
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For the Kielbasa Stir Fry
- 1 package turkey or beef kielbasa
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- While pasta cooks, slice kielbasa into small round pieces. Over medium heat in a large pan, brown in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes, flipping once half way through.
- Thinly slice the peppers and garlic and dice the onion. Add to the pan with browned kielbasa and cook for 5 minutes, until onions and peppers soften. Stir frequently.
- Add the diced tomatoes and their juices and Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- When pasta is done, toss with butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve the kielbasa mix over pasta, with additional Parmesan if desired.
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