Cooks Recipes | Sausage-Sauerkraut-Pasta Skillet Recipe

Here's a satisfying main dish that is quick and easy to prepare. The combination of ingredients is both eye-appealing and delicious. A great choice for the busy cook.

Sausage-Sauerkraut-Pasta Skillet

8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 (16-ounce) package kielbasa (Polish) sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium onion, halved and cut into thin slices
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided use
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente (firm to the bite); drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat add the sausage and onion and cook until sausage is nicely browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
Stir in brown sugar and cook for a few seconds until sugar has melted.
Stir in sauerkraut, pasta, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and pepper, gently tossing to distribute ingredients evenly; continue to cook until heated thoroughly.
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving: 1/8 serving of dish): 364.0 calories; 53% calories from fat; 21.7g total fat; 53.3mg cholesterol; 829.9mg sodium; 336.8mg potassium; 29.8g carbohydrates; 2.3g fiber; 5.0g sugar; 27.5g net carbs; 11.9g protein.