Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Name: Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head escarole; 12 ounces pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion; 1 medium red bell pepper; 5 cloves garlic; 1 lb Italian chicken sausage; 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
298 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Iris Warren

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Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Escarole is an easy weeknight dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium head escarole (rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces)
12 ounces pasta (white, whole wheat or gluten-free)
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 lb Italian chicken sausage (removed from casing)
1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

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Instructions

Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces.
Cook pasta in a large pasta pot of salted water according to package directions for al dente.
Reserve 1 cup water before straining.
Meanwhile, while pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
Add olive oil; when hot add onions, peppers, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add escarole, cover and cook 2 minutes; remove the cover, stir and cook about 3 more minutes or until wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta, crushed red pepper flakes, reserved water and Parmigiano Reggiano, toss well and transfer to a large serving bowl.

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Serving 11/2 cups Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 7.5g (30%) Sugar 1.1g (2%)