Dinner for 4
Kielbasa Pasta
$14.74for 440 minServes 4
Penne, browned kielbasa, vegetables, and cheddar simmer together in a creamy tomato sauce for a filling dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Kielbasa, 1$4.49 each typical | 1 | $4.84Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 12 oz$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 5 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.74 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
$3.69 per serving$14.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 fresh tomato
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the penne until tender, and drain it after about 10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced kielbasa for 5 minutes, and transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes, then stir in the onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Stir in the flour and chopped tomato, cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the broth and cream.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- Return the kielbasa to the skillet, add the pasta and cheeses, and stir over low heat for 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
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