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Creamy Parmesan & Garlic Pasta with Kielbasa

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Rigatoni
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan
  • 1 lb. Kielbasa, cooked and sliced, or sausage of choice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • chopped chives, dices tomatoes and extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, then set aside.
  • In a large saute' pan over medium-low heat, sauté' garlic in olive oil and butter briefly.
  • Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, then stir in flour and saute for one minute, while stirring constantly.
  • Continue to stir while adding in broth and half and half:bring to a simmer then lower heat and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Add Kielbasa and heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with chives, tomatoes and extra Parmesan.
  • Serve Hot and enjoy!