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Kielbasa Sausage Pasta

This kielbasa sausage pasta is a delicious and hearty pasta recipe that uses a vodka sauce as the base instead of a tomato based sauce. You can find the sauce in the pasta sauce aisle. Give it a try, I'm sure you are going to love it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Kielbasa Sausage, Kielbasa Sausage Pasta, Pasta, Pasta Recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce box rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounce kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 10 ounce can Rotel®
  • 24 ounce jar vodka sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
  • ¼ cup water
  • cups sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Using a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and return to pot.
  • In a large cast iron skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium heat and then add sliced kielbasa. Cook until sausage is heated through.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, and the seasonings into pan and stir. Cook until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
  • Pour Rotel, vodka sauce and water into skillet, stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 15 minutes then pour into pot with pasta. Stir.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese into pot, stir to combine and enjoy.