Spaghetti With Kielbasa Latin Style - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb spaghetti
14 ounces polska kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick on a diagonal (I use Hillshire Farm made with pork, turkey and beef, no msg)
2 tablespoons tomato paste or 1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sofrito sauce, my Sofrito (or store bought)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water
2 cups reserved pasta water
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
chopped fresh cilantro
parmesan cheese
Preparation
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Heat a large pot of salted water to boil for spaghetti, cook according to package al dente, reserving 2 cups or more of pasta water.
Heat a large, deep skillet over med heat. Add olive oil and kielbasa. Cook, stirring occasionally until brown about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic, cook stirring for 1 minute. Add sofrito, cook stirring for 3 minutes. Add chicken bouillon cube, oregano and black pepper to taste. Cook stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato paste (or tomato sauce), cook stirring 1 additional minute.
Stir in 2 cups of water, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add 1 cup or more of pasta water depending on how thin or thick you like your sauce. Add drained pasta, toss to combine.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro.
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