Ziti with Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

A hearty and satisfying, caraway-seasoned skillet supper of pasta, smoked sausage and sauerkraut.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pound kielbasa sausage (Polish smoked sausage), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated sauerkraut, drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 ounces dry ziti pasta
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper and sauté until almost tender. Add sausage and cook until slightly browned.
2. Mix in sauerkraut, mustard, caraway seeds and cayenne pepper. Heat mixture through. Stir in wine and parsley. Cook mixture 2 minutes longer.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to cooking pot.
4. Add sausage mixture to pasta and toss to mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings.