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    Meals » Recipes » Main Dishes

    One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Aug 22, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    This One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini is smothered in a light cheddar cheese sauce and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Even picky eaters love it!

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    It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted a recipe for a one dish meal, and that's been way too long! I think I may be slightly addicted to these easy dinners, but they get the job done. Now that the kids are back in school, my energy level is at zero by dinnertime. And with homework, there's not a lot of time to spend washing dishes, so these one-dish wonders, as the Hubs calls them, are perfect!

    I usually make these meals with chicken or beef, but this time I wanted something completely different. I grew up eating kielbasa, or Polish sausage, but we don't have it that often. And when we do have it, I usually make it with fried potatoes, or with haluski, or I serve it like a hot dog, in a bun. The kids like it though, and since it's already cooked, it doesn't take long at all to make.

    If you're a Polish sausage fan, you might like these quick and easy kielbasa recipes

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    So the other day, my little guy asked for chicken tortellini, and since I had made that earlier in the week, I decided to combine kielbasa with the tortellini and see how the family liked it.  I made this one pot creamy kielbasa tortellini -- an easy dinner recipe!

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    Tortellini needs a creamy sauce, and since cheddar cheese goes so well with kielbasa, I made a light creamy cheddar cheese sauce to coat the pasta and meat. I also added some frozen peas and a dash of fresh parsley to add a little more color to the dish.

    I love using onions and garlic, and I usually use fresh. But, we were in a time crunch, so I opted to use dried onions and garlic, instead. If you have some extra time, by all means use the fresh. But there's nothing wrong with using dried spices!

    My family is divided about cheese. Some love it, and some don't. The first time I made this one pot kielbasa tortellini skillet, I used about 3 cups of cheese, and some folks said that was way too cheesy. Of course, the cheese lovers thought it was just right!

    This time, I only added 2 cups of cheddar cheese, and it was creamier, but just a tad less cheesy. Everyone loved it though, and there were no complaints. It's creamy, slightly smoky, cheesy and just a wonderfully satisfying meal.

    And because you cook it all in one pot, clean up is super easy, as well! Happy mom, happy life, right?

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    How to Make One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

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    One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    Published by Dee
    Smoked sausage and cheese tortellini and peas in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce
    4.92 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 200 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound kielbasa thinly sliced
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 20-ounce package of cheese tortellini
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup frozen peas
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
    • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • Chopped parsley optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, heat the kielbasa until warm
    • Add the tortellini, water, onions, paprika and garlic powder
    • Cover, and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is almost done
    • Stir in the peas
    • Uncover to let liquids reduce. Reduce heat to medium low, and stir in the mustard, cream and cheddar cheese
    • When cheese melts, top with chopped parsley, if using, and serve

    Notes

    This recipe calls for 1 20-ounce package of tortellini or 2 9-ounce packages. I used Buitoni brand. Using less than that will affect results. 
    Sauce will be on the thin side. For a thicker sauce, use 2 cups of water, instead of 3 cups. 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal
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    Have a wonderful day, friends!

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    Comments

    1. Chrissy says

      October 25, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      Oh Man was this good! Just made it on a whim. I was looking through my fridge and freezer, Google recipes for cheese tortalini and keilbasa and came across this. It looked so good and I had everything for it. Really glad I did. Everyone loved it. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 26, 2020 at 8:46 pm

        Thanks, Chrissy. I'm glad you liked the recipe!

    2. Jess Thompson says

      April 09, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      I noticed the amount of servings, but, what is a serving?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 09, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        Probably around a cup and a half. We double the kielbasa sometimes to make more if needed.

    3. Holly says

      April 08, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Definitely in the rotation now. Kids love it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 09, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Thank you so much, Holly! I'm glad everyone liked it!

    4. Kathy says

      April 05, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Great one pan meal! So easy and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Thanks, Kathy! I'm so glad you liked it!

    5. Eric says

      January 02, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Made this for my family and it was delicious! Thanks

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 02, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        Thanks, Eric! So glad everyone liked it!

    6. Megan says

      November 09, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Great receipe! Any suggestions on how to adapt it for a crock pot? Have a newborn and trying to simplify...5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 10, 2019 at 10:25 pm

        Congrats! So sorry, but I have never tried making this in the Crock-Pot.

    7. Samantha Ashmore says

      June 06, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      This was yummy! I used chicken broth instead of water, I also chopped a green pepper and onion. Anytime I make a new dish and the hubby love's it I absolutely makes my heart heart smile. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us all.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 08, 2019 at 9:03 pm

        I am SO happy to hear this, Samantha! Thanks so much!

    8. Erin says

      February 26, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      I made this tonight and it’s amazing. So easy. I recommend bringing everything to a boil when you add the cheese. Helps it melt consistently and thicken up the sauce. I will be making this regularly!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Chris says

      December 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Absolutely delightful and so flavorful and quick for a weeknight fix😉 I really enjoyed this, and will make it again. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with the world! I’m grateful!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 28, 2018 at 10:55 am

        So happy you liked it, Chris! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

    10. terry hand says

      December 20, 2018 at 4:05 am

      Can you use a can of Beer instead of water to cook your Kielbasa’s. My uncle uses beer to cook his kielbassa. I don’t want to ruin it but I’m not sure if it would add more flavor.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 21, 2018 at 10:23 am

        I haven't used beer with this type of recipe, but you could try it. 🙂

    11. Heather T. says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Oh man, this was a real treat--and so easy to fix. Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 19, 2018 at 11:09 pm

        I'm glad you liked it, Heather. Thank you so much!

    12. Salbri says

      December 06, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      Very easy to make and very tasty!!! Thank you!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 07, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

    13. Joan Martini says

      November 29, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      Great dish!!! I didn’t have peas, so I substituted spinach!
      Delicious!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 29, 2018 at 8:37 pm

        Awesome! Thank you so much, Joan!

    14. Kim says

      November 29, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Loved it! Found this recipe this morning and made it for dinner tonight as I had all the ingredients on hand. This was so delicious and so easy to make! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 29, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        You're very welcome, Kim. Glad you liked it!

    15. Krissy says

      November 04, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      This was delicious! And very easy to add extra veggies. I like to add broccoli or asparagus in addition to the peas. 🙂 I used chicken stock instead of water and used 3 cups. Since I used 3 cups, I lessened the heavy cream to a 1 cup and it came out yummy! Definitely going to add this into the menu rotation!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 04, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Krissy. Glad you liked it! 🙂

    16. Darryl says

      November 03, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      Great recipe but thought it was a bit too cheesy first time I made it. Did it again tonight and used herb chicken tortellini instead of cheese and liked it better. Need to remember to add the mustard later to see if that thickens it or use less water ( as suggested), as it comes out s big runny for me. Everyone in the household luvs it!!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 04, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        You can definitely work with it to suit your own tastes. 🙂 Glad you liked it!

    17. Ak says

      October 14, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      I stumbled upon this receipe looking for something to cook with kielbasa. Omg! Amazing! So good and so easy! Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 14, 2018 at 9:49 pm

        Awesome -- Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it! 🙂

    18. Caitlyn says

      August 30, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner and it’s so good! I read the comments beforehand and I’m glad i did because I only used 2 cups of water and it’s still pretty soupy but I’m not sure why because I used the big bag of tortellini. It’s still wonderful though so not complaining 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 01, 2018 at 9:24 am

        The sauce is on the thin side, but I'm glad you liked it! 🙂

    19. Theresa says

      August 14, 2018 at 11:20 am

      I cut out this recipe from the Sunday Parade magazine a few months ago and made it the next day. So quick, easy and simply DELICIOUS!!! My husband and I just loved it!! I have made it for dinner three times since!!! Thank you, Dee for giving me a new Kielbasa recipe besides the usual Red Beans and Rice! Our new favorite!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2018 at 11:42 am

        Thank you SO much, Theresa! Glad you liked it! 🙂

    20. April says

      May 08, 2018 at 9:14 am

      This is my first actual comment on a post. This was absolutely awesome and I can't wait to make it again!!! Thank you5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 09, 2018 at 7:01 am

        Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, April! I'm glad you liked it! 🙂

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