Penne With Spicy Sausage And Chard Recipe

Name: Penne With Spicy Sausage And Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from the casing; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb swiss chard, ribs discarded, leafy greens cut into 1-inch strips; 3/4 lb penne or 3/4 lb fusilli; 1/2 lb ricotta salata or 1/2 lb mild feta, crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced oregano; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a medium saucepan, boil the chicken stock over high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes.
2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3
Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and saute over moderately high heat until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Transfer the sausage to a platter and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add the chard, cover and cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
6
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir in the sausage, chard, ricotta salata, chicken stock, oregano and parsley and season with salt and pepper; toss well.
7
Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and serve.

432

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from the casing, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne With Spicy Sausage And Chard 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!

Penne With Spicy Sausage And Chard

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