Kielbasa And Apple Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Kielbasa And Apple Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta; 2 cups milk (not fat-free); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded cheese (4 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce; 3 medium fuji or jonathan apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (you want a fine-grained apple in order to avoid the apples getting too mushy when cooked); 8 ounces cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish or casserole with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions in a large saucepan. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan whisk together milk and flour. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir 1/2 cup of cheese, salt and hot pepper sauce into the milk mixture until smooth.
4
In the large saucepan toss together the cooked pasta, apples, kielbasa and cheese sauce. Transfer to prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and carefully stir pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the green onion. Bake 10-15 minuted more or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

465

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta, 2 cups milk (not fat-free), 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Kielbasa And Apple Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kielbasa And Apple Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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