Turkey Kielbasa Pasta Bake

Turkey Kielbasa Pasta Bake

from thereciperebel.com
60 min
6 servings

This Turkey Kielbasa Pasta Bake is an easy, lightened-up comfort food that the whole family will love! Turkey kielbasa and penne pasta tossed in a rich, flavorful cream sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk ((you can use half and half for a richer flavor))
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups dry penne pasta ((high fibre if desired) 275 grams)
  • 2 cups turkey kielbasa ((halved and sliced) 280 grams)
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F if baking right away (optional: you can also cover and refrigerate or freeze for another day). Lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in the flour until no white streaks remain. Cook for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Whisk in the milk and broth, and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. This should take between 5-10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta to al dente in a large pot of boiling, salted water (according to package directions). Drain.

  7. 7

    Combine cooked pasta, thickened sauce, and sliced kielbasa in baking dish and stir well.

  8. 8

    Top with shredded cheese and bake until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. You can also place in the refrigerator to cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.