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kielbasa casserole with egg noodles
Lily Brooks

Kielbasa Casserole with Egg Noodles

A hearty one-dish wonder featuring smoky kielbasa, tender egg noodles, and a creamy, flavorful sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook egg noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside with ½ cup reserved pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown kielbasa for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in pan.
  3. Sauté onions in the same pan for 3 minutes. Add bell peppers, cook 2 more minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. In a bowl, whisk sour cream, cream cheese, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine noodles, kielbasa, vegetables, and tomatoes in baking dish. Pour sauce over and mix gently. Top with cheddar cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For lighter versions, use turkey kielbasa and Greek yogurt. Brown the sausage—don’t skip this step for flavor depth!

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