Description
Savor the comforting flavors of this easy sausage kale pasta, a delightful dish that combines savory sausage and fresh kale for a nutritious meal in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- Fresh kale
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop kale into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped kale and stir until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage and kale mixture, drizzling with olive oil if desired. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and mix until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg