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Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pasta pot of salted water according to package directions for al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup water before straining.
  4. Meanwhile, while pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
  5. Add olive oil; when hot add onions, peppers, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.