Kielbasa Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. kielbasa (Polish sausage)
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. small (1-inch) shell macaroni
6 slices bacon
1 c. fresh sliced mushrooms
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. tarragon vinegar
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley

Preparation

In skillet, simmer sausage, covered in the 1/2 cup water for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Drain and slice kielbasa; set aside.
In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
Crumble bacon; set aside.
Cook mushrooms in reserved drippings for 2 minutes.
Stir in sugar, flour, salt and pepper; add the 3/4 cup water and the vinegar.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add kielbasa, macaroni, bacon and parsley.
Toss together lightly.
Garnish with additional snipped parsley if desired.
Serve at once.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.