Goulash

There are a lot of different versions of goulash in the world; this is my version. My mom originally made it with ground beef, but guess what? I don't like ground beef. I tried it with kilbasa chicken sausage and it was delicious, not to mention cuts down on the calories a little bit. The sausage gives it a smoky flavor, mixed with the flavor of the green peppers and pizza sauce this is just so yummy. This is also ridiculously easy! Basically a one pot meal that you can put together in less than 20 mins. Everyone needs a quick, simple, weeknight meal that all will enjoy, right?!

Serves 4

2 cups (uncooked) of your favorite short pasta; I used Rotini

1 kilbasa sausage, sliced (I used the chicken version)

1 green pepper, finely diced

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 can pizza sauce

1-2 Tbsp oil

shredded pamesan cheese (optional)

 

1. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water per package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Sautee diced pepper in oil on medium-high heat until tender. 

3.  Add kilbasa sausage slices and cook until they begin to brown and caramelize.

4. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and continue cooking 3-5 minutes.

5. Add pasta and pizza sauce, stir over low-medium heat until heated through.

6. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and garlic bread.