Colorful Kielbasa Pepper Pasta is an easy dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. Pasta with kielbasa and peppers has only six ingredients plus salt and pepper and is bursting with flavor.
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Time needed
If you cut up the vegetables and start sautéing while your pasta cooks, this recipe can be on the table in 20 minutes.
If you prefer to take a little longer but only use one pot, you can cook the pasta in the same pot you will use to cook the kielbasa and vegetables (it will take 10-15 minutes longer depending on how long it takes your pasta to cook).
Even using one pot, you can have this dish on the table in about 35 minutes!
What you need to make Kielbasa Pepper Pasta
- Bowtie pasta. You can switch up the pasta—penne and rotini work well too.
- Green & red bell pepper. Use any color bell peppers.
- Red onion. If you don't have red onion, yellow is fine.
- Butter. Vegetable oil can be used, but butter gives a better flavor.
- Beef kielbasa.
- Salt & pepper.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Kielbasa Pepper pasta
Boil the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is boiling, slice the kielbasa and green bell pepper, and chop the red onion and red bell pepper.
In a large pan, sauté the sliced kielbasa (1). When the kielbasa starts to brown, move it to the side and a the butter (2). When the butter is melted, add the onion and peppers (3). Cook over medium high heat until vegetables are tender (4).
When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the kielbasa and vegetables (5). Stir gently until well mixed (6).
Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Make it your own
This is a very forgiving recipe and is perfect for using what you have. Try different pastas, switch up the veggies, or add some heat with spicy chilies.
You can increase or decrease the amount of pasta, veggies, and meat—the ratio is adjustable.
If you like things cheesy, add some shredded cheddar before removing from heat.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Recipe
Kielbasa Pepper Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 12 ounces beef Polska kielbasa, fully cooked
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 12 ounces bowtie pasta according to package directions.
- Slice 1 green pepper and chop 1 red bell pepper. Chop ¼ cup red onion.
- Slice 12 ounces beef Polska kielbasa crosswise.
- Cook kielbasa over medium-high heat in a large skillet until it starts to brown.
- Push kielbasa to the side of the pan and add 1 tablespoon butter to the cleared area.
- When butter melts, add peppers and onion and mix well with butter. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir vegetables into Kielbasa and continue cooking until until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked, drained pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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