KIELBASA BOW TIE SKILLET

Kielbasa Bow Tie Skillet image

Not only is this kielbasa pasta skillet a real crowd-pleaser, it comes together in just one pan. My daughters are picky eaters, but this reminds them of macaroni and cheese. I toss in their favorite veggies and they gobble it up! It freezes and reheats beautifully, too, so you'll want to fix extras for a fast entree later. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage and mushrooms in butter. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in peas and cheese; cook until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cool pasta; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Fat 50g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.