Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cheesy Pasta with Kielbasa and Broccoli


               It's Fall you should be comfy and cozy. You also should be eating a little bit
            of comfort food. I'm not saying everyday but once in awhile I like to indulge . It's
            all about moderation. This meal has a few of my favorite things cheesy pasta and
            kielbasa. Now that in itself is amazing and I threw in some broccoli so you could
            get your greens in there. My kids loved this dinner and asked for seconds. Success!
           
                                          Cheesy Pasta with Kielbasa and Broccoli

         1 box rotini pasta or your favorite
         1 package kielbasa, diced
         1 head of broccoli, cut up
         4 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, grated
         1 cup of parmesan, grated
         2 cups of half and half
         4 tablespoons of butter
         salt and pepper
         1 teaspoon garlic powder
         1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

         1) Heat a pot of boiling water. While that is cooking....cook your kielbasa in a frying
         pan.
         2) Place pasta in boiling water. 3 minutes before pasta is done place your broccoli
         in the same pot and boil.
         3) Drain pasta and broccoli.
         4) Return to pan and add all of the ingredients. Stir on low until a little thickened
         and fully mixed. Add Kielbasa. The sauce will be cheesy and not to thick.

42 comments:

  1. Looks delicious! Have some great sausage we picked up in Chicago that would be great for this dish. - Tonya

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  2. Yum! Adding this to the list to make this week!!

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  3. Woman, I need some of this in my life on the double.

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  4. Pasta is total comfort! Love the colors in this dish too.

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  5. Whoa whoa whoa! This is classy comfort food to the max. Oh yum!!!

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  6. Sounds wonderful! I just made a kielbasa dish last week.. Love it! There is a turkey version over st whole foods that's pretty tasty.

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  7. That really looks good. I've never had kielbasa.

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  8. I.want.this.now! Definitely going on my table, yum!

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  9. Loving the background of your new haven! : ) And yes, that is quite the comfort food! Who could resist kielbasa!!?

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  10. Oh my, this sounds perfect! I was just thinking earlier that I wanted pasta for dinner!
    xx

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  11. Looks fabulous outside too. I am totally into the comfort foods this time of year. This looks so comforting. We have had beautiful weather the last few days but rain and maybe snow might be on the way Friday. That's when I crave the comfort foods.

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  12. That is good old fashioned comfort food! YUM!!!
    xo Kris

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  13. How you are not 500 lbs is beyond me. Your food looks and sounds SO amazing.

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  14. Val, you are on a role girl!!! I love it! This is something my kids would really enjoy. Thank you, the pics are great as usual too. Love,

    Shauna

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  15. You never disappoint my friend. Cheese and sausage are my favorite combo!!

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  16. This looks so good! A good one to make for the hubby!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  17. Seriously every time you post a recipe, Val, I talk out loud to the laptop and the kids have to come look and see what I'm ogling. That looks so GOOD!!!

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  18. I totally agree on the comfort food - especially in our cold Wisconsin climate! This sounds delicious and a great way to get some broccoli into the kids - young and old ;)

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  19. looks delicious. My mouth is watering...

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  20. mmmm i want to be eating this stat!

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  21. the kielbasa makes this dish! I love it and perfect for a quick meal if you have a friend stop in unexpectedly for dinner- like myself! LOL!

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  22. it's always so nice when i find a blog that teachs and inpires me so much!
    Thank you!

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  23. Hey just wanted to let you know that I tagged you in my latest post. Talk soon!

    Shauna xoxoxoxxo

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  24. These have some of my favorite ingredients all together!

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  25. Love kielbasa and who doesn't love cheese? It's the perfect combination! Add me to the list of people who's mouth is watering! ;) YUM! xo ~Liz

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  26. this looks divine, thanks for this.. your blog is cool, so im now following you! i have a new post up if you get a minute, i'd love your opinion! xx

    http://supposeishouldblog.blogspot.ca/

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  27. Oh that looks delicious.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

    P.S. I'm having a Giveaway for a set of Nail Polishes, a Clutch, and Necklace/Earring Set.

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  28. Val I made your figs and endive, it was so good of course. I knew it would be, I just finally got to making it. I featured it on my blog. I was lucky because figs are generally out of season now but my Whole Foods had a couple small baskets of them. I got the last of them!!!! I have a few left so I can make more for Turkey Day Appetizers!!!! Thanks again for your ideas, I love your blog. Take care

    Shauna xoxoxo

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  29. This looks so yummy and I love your bright, sunny pictures. It's pretty grey outside my window this morning and your site gave me a boost :)

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  30. I must try it! It sounds so delicious!

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  31. made this recently & it was AMAZING! cheesy & delicious!

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  32. how do I print this recipe ?

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