Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta

Name: Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Water, as needed; 6 oz Penne pasta; 1 Olive oil, as needed; 8 oz smoked beef kielbasa, bias cut 1/2 inch pieces; 3 oz onion, sliced thinly; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 oz kale, cleaned and cut or torn into 1 inch pieces; 1 Kosher salt, to taste; 1 Black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup half and half; 1 each apple, small, sliced thinly; 1 oz grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 Water, as needed
6 oz Penne pasta
1 Olive oil, as needed
8 oz smoked beef kielbasa, bias cut 1/2 inch pieces
3 oz onion, sliced thinly
1 garlic clove, minced
3 oz kale, cleaned and cut or torn into 1 inch pieces
1 Kosher salt, to taste
1 Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup half and half
1 each apple, small, sliced thinly
1 oz grated Parmesan

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
2
Once water has reached a boil, add penne and cook for 10-13 minutes or until al dente.
3
While the water is warming, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add a small amount of olive oil, and place the sausage in the pan.
5
Brown the sausage on all sides.
6
Remove from skillet to a plate or rimmed dish.
7
Add olive oil as needed to render the sausage fat and lightly coat the pan.
8
Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add kale.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Continue to cook while stirring occasionally, until tender.
12
Reduce heat to low, and add the half and half and apple.
13
Return sausage slices to the pan.
14
Drain the pasta thoroughly, then add to the pan with the rest of the veggies to heat through.
15
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Plate and top with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
17
Serve, and enjoy!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Water, as needed, 6 oz Penne pasta, 1 Olive oil, as needed, 8 oz smoked beef kielbasa, bias cut 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce 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.

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Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce

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