Pasta With Sausage And Kale Recipe

Name: Pasta With Sausage And Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large kale leaves*; 1 (12-ounce) package bowtie pasta; 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth; 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

4 large kale leaves*
1 (12-ounce) package bowtie pasta
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

1
Arrange kale in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam 2 minutes. Drain. Remove thick stems, and cut leaves into thin strips; set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3
Remove and discard casings from sausage. Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
4
Add onion to sausage in Dutch oven, and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add vinegar, and cook 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and kale; cook 5 minutes. Stir in basil and next 3 ingredients; cook 1 minute. Stir in pine nuts, pasta, and feta cheese; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.
5
*1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach may be substituted for kale. Omit steaming procedure.

621

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large kale leaves*, 1 (12-ounce) package bowtie pasta, 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Sausage And Kale falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With Sausage And Kale

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