Lemony Cracked Kale And Italian Sausage Pasta Salad With Grana Padano Dressing Recipe

Name: Lemony Cracked Kale And Italian Sausage Pasta Salad With Grana Padano Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 leaves of kale, washed, dried and destemmed; 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon salt, divided; 1 pound orecchiette or casarecce pasta; 1 lemon, zested, then cut in half along the fat part of the center.; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 Italian sausages, cooked through, cooled and cut on a diagonal; 3/4 cup grated Grana Padano, divided; 1 small shallot, minced; 12 leaves basil, chiffonaded

Servings: persons

6 leaves of kale, washed, dried and destemmed
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon salt, divided
1 pound orecchiette or casarecce pasta
1 lemon, zested, then cut in half along the fat part of the center.
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 Italian sausages, cooked through, cooled and cut on a diagonal
3/4 cup grated Grana Padano, divided
1 small shallot, minced
12 leaves basil, chiffonaded

1
To make the kale, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, toss kale in 1 tablespoon of the oil and and about 1 teaspoon of the salt and lay in single layer on lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp and brown, keeping a close eye so it doesn't burn. Allow to cool, then break into bite-sized pieces.
2
While the oven heats, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount to the pot (it should taste like the sea). Cook the pasta until tender, drain, toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread out on a sheet pan to cool.
3
Meanwhile, heat a small non-stick pan over medium-high heat and place lemons cut side down. Allow to cook, untouched, for 7-10 minutes, until caramelized. Cool and juice.
4
To make dressing, shake lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, pepper, 1/4 cup of the Grana Padano and 1/2 tsp of the salt together in a tightly sealed jar, or whisk in a small boil. Add the oil and shake/whisk again until well combined.
5
Toss kale, pasta, sausage pieces, shallot in about 1/4 cup of the dressing. Mix in remaining Grana Padano, basil and the lemon zest. Chill and serve when ready.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 leaves of kale, washed, dried and destemmed, 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon salt, divided, 1 pound orecchiette or casarecce pasta, and more.

Yes, Lemony Cracked Kale And Italian Sausage Pasta Salad With Grana Padano Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemony Cracked Kale And Italian Sausage Pasta Salad With Grana Padano Dressing

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