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Ingredients
  

  • What You'll Need
  • For the Pasta
  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta uncooked
  • 14 oz smoked kielbasa sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh spinach packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • To Finish
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • Extra Parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • Tools You'll Need
  • Large pot or Dutch oven (at least 5-quart — you need the room)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Chef's knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Cheese grater
  • Ladle or large serving spoon