Crocked Kielbasa Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly flavorful and easy Crockpot Kielbasa Pasta recipe! This dairy-free (optional) dish features tender kielbasa simmered in a rich and savory sauce, perfectly coating your favorite pasta. Inspired by Southern cooking, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 1152.3 kcal
Protein 110g
Rating 4.5 (11 Reviews)
Crocked Kielbasa 27

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crocked Kielbasa

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Crocked Kielbasa? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Crocked Kielbasa

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the browned ground beef to your slow cooker.
  3. Add 1 lb kielbasa (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds), 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the kielbasa is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. While the kielbasa simmers, cook 1 lb pasta according to package directions.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to a large bowl.
  8. Ladle the kielbasa sauce generously over the pasta.
  9. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and fresh parsley (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

76 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

93g

Carbs

36g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)