Pasta with Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

[Steppin' Bev]

THANK YOU to hoever it was who posted this wonderful recipe. I finally made it last night and we loved it. DH was concerned the sauerkraut would overwhelm but it was a well balanced flavor.

I'm trying to include a link to the original post so hopefully it's working.

http://www.cookinglight.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20734&highlight=pasta+kielbasa+sauerkraut

[lovemybeetle]

I made this recipe when it was first posted and I agree, it sounds a little strange but it was very tasty. One of those dishes you could just keep eating. And easy too. Thanks for the reminder!:p

[Jeanne G]

Good timing on checking this board! It was me and I'm so happy to share this awesome recipe!!! ;) Everyone I know who's made it LOVED it! Happy to share....

[Terrytx]

We had this for dinner last night. My family loves sauerkraut, but I haven't come up with many interesting ways to serve it. This fit the bill to a tee. Easy and very good. Thanks Jeanne.

[valchemist]

I am planning to make this recipe in a few days. looks great.

I make a different pasta/sauerkraut recipe quite often. DH and I really enjoy it. Here is the recipe...



* Exported from MasterCook *

Lazy Pierogi Bake

Recipe By : Valerie
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
16 ozs rotini
1/2 lb bacon -- sliced
1 med onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1/2 lb mushrooms -- sliced
14 ozs sauerkraut -- rinsed and drained
16 ozs condensed reduced fat cream of mushroom
soup
1/4 c 1% low-fat milk
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/8 tsp pepper

Cook Pasta. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain. Reserve 2 Tbsp grease.

Saute the onions and garlic until tender in the bacon grease. Add mushrooms and saute until tender.

Stir in sauerkraut and half of the bacon.

In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery seed, and pepper.

Put half of the pasta in a greased 13x9 pan. Top with half of sauerkraut and half of soup mixture. Repeat layers.

Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Cuisine:
"American"
Source:
"Taste of Home"

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 431 Calories; 16g Fat (34.8% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 24mg Cholesterol; 1164mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.

[Terrytx]

Thanks Val, I think I will try that soon, I will use the turkey kielbasa instead of bacon. I have some left from last night and also sauerkraut leftover.

[ChristineVA]

I've clicked on the link to try to get the recipe but it does not work. Could someone please post it or direct me via another link. I did a search also and came up with nothing.
Thanks,
Christine

[beacooker]

I was just thinking about this recipe this morning. I plan on trying it, but I don't have caraway seeds. Is it worth it to add some caraway seeds to my next Penzey's order? I don't really have any other uses for it, so it seems like a waste to buy it.

Here you go, Christine.

PASTA WITH KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium-size red, yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into ¼” thick slices and chopped
12 ounces sauerkraut (or one bag), drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

8 oz. Grated swiss cheese

12 ounces bowtie pasta

Preheat oven to 350. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium
heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until almost tender, about 7
minutes. Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 8
minutes. Mix in sauerkraut, mustard, caraway seeds and cayenne pepper.
Sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in wine and parsley.
Cook mixture 2 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender
but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta and return
to
pot.

Add sausage mixture to pasta and toss to coat. Pour into a 13 x 9
casserole
dish and top with grated swiss cheese. Bake until cheese is melted,
approx
20 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 12 servings.

[Angela]

I just made this the other night for the first time and it was excellent. Quick and yummy! It combines everything that we love into one dish!

beacooker I don't think the caraway seeds are all that important to the dish. There are so many flavors going on with it that I think you'll be ok not using them.

[Peggy C.]

Some jars of saurkraut come with caraway seeds in it, I think it is considered Polish style, that might work. The only difference I find between bagged and jarred is that the bagged is a little crisper.