Pasta With Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Bow tie pasta simmers in a rich, buttery, onion and beef broth with savory kielbasa and tangy sauerkraut stirred in for extra depth of flavor.
An Easy Kielbasa and Pasta Recipe
When you have no idea what to cook and have Kielbasa, sauerkraut and pasta on hand this is a simple skillet meal that is easy and satisfying.
At first, mixing pasta into a classic Kielbasa and Sauerkraut recipe sound odd, but it works really well. The noodles absorb whatever flavor profile you have.
We tested shredding Parmesan and cheddar cheese over different servings. The parmesan is more of an accent flavor and the cheddar is more dominant.
My husband prefers the original sauerkraut and sausage recipe with pasta as listed below (without cheese). He says the noodles carry the flavor, acting like little flavor ships, cargo vessels, or whatever mode of transport to your tastebuds that you prefer. Others prefer adding cheese.
Why This Sauerkraut Pasta Recipe Works:
- Easy meal to make in under 30 minutes.
- Simple ingredients create an unexpected depth of enjoyable flavors.
- Budget friendly recipe uses pantry staples that keep for a few weeks after a shopping trip.
- Leftover kielbasa and pasta freezes and reheats well.
- Adding a little shaved Parmesan cheese or cheddar easily creates new flavor combinations.
If you like this easy pasta and Kielbasa recipe you may also enjoy our Cajun Kielbasa Pasta and Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese.
Ingredients Needed:
- Kielbasa – or Smoked Sausage
- Sauerkraut – rinsed and drained
- Pasta – we like bow tie pasta to create more surface area to hold the sauerkraut and onions
- Butter – gives a great depth of flavor
- Beef bouillon – a secret ingredient that really flavors the pasta
- Onion – a medium yellow onion or small sweet onion works great
- Mustard – grainy, coarse-ground mustard is optional, we like Dijon
Step By Step Instructions
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Be sure to reserve a cup of pasta water before draining. Optional – stir in 1 tablespoon of butter to prevent the pasta from sticking.
In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, melt butter and saute the chopped onion until soft.
Then add beef bouillon and stir until dissolved. Next stir in mustard.
Add slices of Kielbasa sausage and drained sauerkraut.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the sausage is lightly browned.
Turn to low heat and stir in cooked pasta. Add 1/2 cup up to the full 1 cup of reserved pasta water.
Stir gently and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. This allows the pasta to absorb other flavors.
Serve warm and sprinkle with Parmesan or cheddar cheese if you like.
More Easy Meal Ideas
- French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
- Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole
- Fajita Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Baked Ziti with Sour Cream
Pasta With Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 16 ounces Kielbasa Sausage
- 16 ounces sauerkraut drained and rinsed
- 1 pound bow tie pasta reserve 1 cup cooking water
- 1 cup pasta water reserved
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound bow tie pasta according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan saute 1 medium onion in 1/2 cup butter until soft.
- Add 1 teaspoon beef bouillon and stir until dissolved. Then add 1 tablespoon mustard and stir well.
- Stir in 16 ounces Kielbasa Sausage and 16 ounces sauerkraut. Cook covered for 5 – 10 minutes until sausage is lightly browned on the edges. Stir occasionally.
- Turn down to low heat and carefully stir in cooked pasta. Add 1/2 up to 1 cup pasta water. Cover and gently heat for 10 minutes to allow pasta to absorb other flavors. Stir again before serving.
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Delicious. Different. Will make this again