Kielbasa and Pepper Pasta is a budget-friendly and family-friendly dinner ready in less than 30 minutes. It's incredibly delicious, easy to prepare and filling.
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I have been making this simple kielbasa and pepper pasta for decades. Its one of my family's favorite and most requested dinners. It's so simple that even the most kitchen-inclined person can make it. You can make it in the Instant Pot too, if you prefer that method.
My 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
Kielbasa and pepper pasta is made with 8 easy ingredients:
- turkey kielbasa: or beef kielbasa
- sliced green peppers
- diced canned tomatoes
- onions and garlic
- Italian seasoning
- spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- butter
- parmesan cheese
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.
Instructions
Making this kielbasa and pepper pasta recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to the package. Drain and set aside while cooking the remainder of the meal.
- 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, flipping once halfway through.
- 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.
- Add the canned tomatoes with their juices and the Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. If you'd like more sauce, you can add a little bit of water.
- Mix the pasta with the butter and Parmesan cheese. Toss the kielbasa and pepper mixture with the pasta and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.
How To Store
Kielbasa and pepper pasta keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container.
Kielbasa and Pepper Pasta with Tomatoes
Kielbasa and Pepper Pasta is a simple family-friendly meal ready in less than 30 minutes. It's incredibly delicious, easy to prepare and filling.
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1 package kielbasa (14 oz)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 small sweet onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss with butter and parmesan cheese while completing steps 2-5.
Slice kielbasa into small round pieces. In a large pan, brown kielbasa rounds in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Thinly slice the peppers and garlic and dice the onion. Add to the pan with the browned kielbasa and cook for 5 minutes, until onions and peppers soften. Stir frequently.
Add the can of diced tomatoes, it's juices and Italian seasoning. Cover, turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the kielbasa mix over the buttered pasta, with additional Parmesan if desired.
Storing: kielbasa and pepper pasta keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container.
Linda says
This was delicious. The next time I make this, I’m going to cut back on the amount of diced tomatoes. It calls for 28 oz, I’ll probably use about 20 oz.