Kielbasa Penne Skillet
Kielbasa Penne Skillet brings smoky sausage, sweet peas, and herbed Italian-style tomatoes together in a creamy, cheesy tangle of pasta. A hint of balsamic and crushed red pepper brightens the rich, melty Cheddar–Jack finish. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual family meals.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kielbasa Penne Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Add peas to the pot for the last 2 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Add kielbasa; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, sugar, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer until the pasta is ready.
- 3
Drain the pasta, then add it to the sauce. Stir to combine, then add basil. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook until the pasta absorbs liquid from the sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and serve.
- Calories 373.96 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 21.88 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 27.87 g 10%
- Total Fat 19.46 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.04 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.8 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 747.68 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 230.68 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 189.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 40.91 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 8.92 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Kielbasa Penne Skillet is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 373.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kielbasa Penne Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Green Peas, Kielbasa Sausage. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kielbasa Penne Skillet?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kielbasa Penne Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Kielbasa Penne Skillet healthy?
- Kielbasa Penne Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 373.96 calories and 21.88 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 747.68 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.04 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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