Kielbasa Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cellentani pasta
• 12 oz Broccoli florets (Chopped into small pieces)
• 12 oz Kielbasa (Sliced into bite-sized rounds)
• 15 oz Alfredo sauce (Prepared Alfredo sauce; homemade sauce may also be used)
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (Shredded, for a cheesy finish)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (For browning the kielbasa, if needed)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced; inferred flavoring)
• Salt (To taste; use sparingly because kielbasa and Alfredo sauce are salty)
• Black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the cellentani pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and heated through. Transfer it to a plate if the pan is crowded.

3. 3

   Add the chopped broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour the Alfredo sauce into the skillet with the broccoli. Stir gently and warm over medium-low heat until the sauce is hot and smooth; do not let it boil vigorously.

5. 5

   Add the drained pasta and browned kielbasa to the skillet. Toss until every piece of pasta is coated and the kielbasa and broccoli are evenly distributed. If the sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a tablespoon or two at a time.

6. 6

   Add the shredded mozzarella and stir until melted and visibly creamy, creating a cheesy, stretchy sauce. Taste and adjust with black pepper and, only if needed, salt.

7. 7

   Serve immediately while hot. Spoon the pasta into bowls and top with additional cheese or black pepper if desired.

Notes

The source explicitly provides only the dish title, 16 oz cellentani pasta, and 12 oz broccoli florets. Kielbasa, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, seasonings, and the method are inferred from the dish name and the transcript's reference to a cheesy result; verify these details against the original video if possible.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• creamy
• cheesy
• one-pan
• kielbasa
• broccoli
• quick dinner