Kobassa Pasta Skillet
Looking for a weeknight dinner that is fast, flavourful and guaranteed to be a hit? This Kobassa Pasta Skillet brings together the smoky flavour of Halenda’s kobassa, the comfort of pasta, and the ease of a one-pan meal. It is a satisfying dish made with simple ingredients that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Perfect for busy families, this recipe is proof that you do not need complicated steps to enjoy something hearty and homemade.
Thank you to @martasbistro for creating this delicious recipe!
Why Kobassa?
It all starts with Halenda’s Kobassa. This premium smoked meat is made with care and packed with savoury flavour. When it is sliced and seared, it adds a rich and smoky taste to the dish that pairs perfectly with the creamy tomato sauce and pasta.
This skillet meal is finished with spinach and parmesan cheese, giving it a fresh and cheesy touch that pulls it all together.
What You’ll Need
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2 cups sliced Halenda’s Kobassa
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1 red onion, diced
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup tomato purée
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250 grams dry pasta
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1 tablespoon oregano
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2 cups chicken stock (plus more if needed)
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½ cup milk
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2 handfuls baby spinach
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½ cup shredded parmesan
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Olive oil
How to Make It
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Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet with a lid. Sear the kobassa slices until golden and crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
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Season with salt and pepper, then pour in the milk and stir gently.
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Add the dry pasta, tomato purée, and oregano. Mix everything together.
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Pour in the chicken stock and return the kobassa to the pan. Cover with the lid and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the pasta is tender. Add more stock if needed.
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Stir in the spinach and cover for another minute or two until the spinach is wilted.
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Top with shredded parmesan and let it melt into the dish.
Why This Recipe Works
This kobassa pasta skillet is:
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A one-pot meal with easy cleanup
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Full of bold flavour from Halenda’s smoked meats
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Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights
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Family-friendly and satisfying
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Great for using pantry staples
Where to Find Halenda’s Meats
You can find Halenda’s kobassa and other smoked meats at your local Halenda’s Meats store, or in the deli section at select Metro, Sobeys, and Foodland locations across Ontario.
Halenda’s is proudly Canadian and trusted for quality meat products that bring homemade meals to life.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for easy recipes that deliver comfort and flavour, this Kobassa Pasta Skillet is a must-try. With smoky sausage, tender pasta and a creamy tomato sauce, it is a recipe that everyone at the table will love.
Bookmark it for your next meal plan and tag @halendasmeats when you make it. We would love to see your skillet in action.
Kobassa Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced Halenda’s Kobassa
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 250 g pasta
- 1 cup tomato purée
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 2 cups chicken stock more if needed
- 2 handfulls baby spinach
- 1/2 cup ½ cup shredded Parmesan
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a big pan with a lid. Sear the kobassa slices until golden, then take them out and set aside.
- Toss in the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Season with salt and pepper, then pour in the milk and stir.
- Add the dry pasta, tomato purée, and oregano. Mix it all up.
- Pour in the chicken stock, add the kobassa back in, and cover the pan. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta’s just right. Add a bit more stock if it gets too dry.
- Stir in the spinach and cover again for a minute or two, until it wilts.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and let it melt into all that goodness.
