Quick Warm Pasta Salad With Vegetables Kielabasa Recipes

MOM'S KEILBASA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly and place in an extra large bowl.
• While pasta is cooking, chop all the vegetables, cheeses and Keilbasa as directed above. Place all in the extra large bowl with the pasta.
• Pour entire bottle of Italian dressing over everything and toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: I recommend making this salad well ahead of time to allow the dressing to marinate with the other ingredients and intensify the flavor, but serve immediately if you wish).

PENNE WITH VEGETABLES AND KIELBASA

Steps:

• Cook penne as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and sugar snap peas; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Drain, if necessary.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add kielbasa, milk and cheese to vegetables. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, stirring constantly.
• Add cooked penne; stir gently to coat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

KIELBASA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; add the sausage, olives and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and salad dressing mix. Stir into the pasta mixture. Add croutons and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

QUICK WARM PASTA SALAD WITH VEGETABLES & KIELABASA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1) Cook pasta according to directions on the box. 2) In a bowl combine arugula, tomatoes and feta. 3) In a small pan cook kielbasa and onions in 2 teaspoons of olive oil, seasoning with red pepper flakes. 4) Add hot, drained pasta and kielbasa to the vegetable mixture, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. This salad can have many variations: use chicken instead of kielbasa; add olives and/or sundried tomatoes; add spinach instead of arugula; add any herbs that are in season; use any kind of vegetable you like (asparagus, red peppers, zucchini, etc.); use orzo or even rice instead of pasta (yes, I know orzo is pasta).