PASTA with KIELBASA and SAUERKRAUT

PASTA with KIELBASA and SAUERKRAUT


12-oz. dry ziti pasta
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
12-oz. sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup white wine
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and kielbasa and cook until kielbasa begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, mustard, and cayenne pepper; cook about 4 minutes more. Stir in wine and parsley, and heat through.

Toss ziti with kielbasa and sauerkraut, and serve immediately,

Yield: 6 servings.