KIELBASA, PASTA AND CHEDDAR BAKE

Kielbasa, Pasta and Cheddar Bake image

Provided by LeahMarie

Categories Oven

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) package kielbasa, fully cooked, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 fuji apples, cored, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Coat a 10-cup baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook rigatoni until al dente, firm but tender, following package instructions. Drain.
In large heavy-bottom saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in flour, cook 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to boil, stirring continuously; boil until thickened, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Set aside 1 cup of cheese for topping casserole.
Whisk remaining 2 cups cheese, hot-pepper sauce, and salt into mixture.
In pasta pot, combine rigatoni, cheese sauce, kielbasa and apples into baking dish.
Cover.
Bake covered for 30 minutes.
Uncover and stir.
Sprinkle with 1 cup remaining cheese and scallions.
Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Serve.