Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta

Name: Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 ounce pasta; 8 ounce Italian sausage (casings removed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 can diced tomatoes; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 3 cup kale (chopped, tough stems removed); 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 slice Italian bread; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened); 2 cup mixed greens; 2 tablespoon Italian dressing

A comforting pasta dish featuring spicy Italian sausage, sautéed kale, and a rich tomato-based sauce, served with garlic bread and a simple green salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.28/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

4 ounce pasta
8 ounce Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 can diced tomatoes
0.25 cup chicken broth
3 cup kale (chopped, tough stems removed)
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.75 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 slice Italian bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
2 cup mixed greens
2 tablespoon Italian dressing

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, in a large skillet, crumble and cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Add chopped kale, stirring until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Return sausage to the skillet.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
For garlic bread: Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine softened butter and 1 clove minced garlic. Spread evenly over Italian bread slices. Broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
For the salad: Toss mixed greens with Italian dressing. Serve pasta with garlic bread and a side salad.

Notes

For a milder dish, use sweet Italian sausage and omit the red pepper flakes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 680
Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 10.2 g
Sodium: 1300 mg
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg