SPAGHETTI WITH KIELBASA LATIN STYLE

Spaghetti With Kielbasa Latin Style image

Provided by Joanne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb spaghetti
14 ounces polska kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick on a diagonal (I use Hillshire Farm made with pork, turkey and beef, no msg)
2 tablespoons tomato paste or 1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sofrito sauce, my Sofrito (or store bought)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water
2 cups reserved pasta water
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
chopped fresh cilantro
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat a large pot of salted water to boil for spaghetti, cook according to package al dente, reserving 2 cups or more of pasta water.
Heat a large, deep skillet over med heat. Add olive oil and kielbasa. Cook, stirring occasionally until brown about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic, cook stirring for 1 minute. Add sofrito, cook stirring for 3 minutes. Add chicken bouillon cube, oregano and black pepper to taste. Cook stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato paste (or tomato sauce), cook stirring 1 additional minute.
Stir in 2 cups of water, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add 1 cup or more of pasta water depending on how thin or thick you like your sauce. Add drained pasta, toss to combine.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.3, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 1492.9, Carbohydrate 91.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.4