Sausage Kale Pasta
7 ingredients and 20 minutes are all it takes to make this hearty, satisfying, and flavorful sausage kale pasta. It's equally perfect for company or an easy and balanced weeknight meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 737kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz Italian sausage bulk, or in links with casings removed
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups chopped kale packed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ lb orecchiette or shells, or other short pasta shape
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, and brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned and just about cooked through, about 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Add the shallot and garlic to the sausage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale and stir to combine. Cook about 1 minute until the kale is wilted.
- Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drain and add the pasta to the pan with the sausage. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine until well coated.
- Serve right away with more Parmesan.
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Storage Instructions
This pasta reheats very well. If you have any leftovers, store the remaining kale sausage pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, you can add a splash of chicken broth or pasta water if you saved some, to loosen it up while warming it on the stove.
For freezing, you can store the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop, adding extra liquid as needed to moisten and loosen it back up.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1159IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg