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Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta

This Italian sausage kale pasta takes spicy Italian sausage, hearty kale, and rigatoni, and tosses it in an earthy, creamy tomato sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 865 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium sized pasta
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage removed from the casing
  • 1 shallot peeled and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups finely chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with water and set it over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling add a heavy pinch of kosher salt and pour in the pasta.
  3. Cook the pasta according to box directions, drain, and set aside until you add to the sauce.
  4. While the pasta cooks, in a large 12-inch high-sided skillet, add Italian sausage and shallots.
  5. Cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is fully browned and the shallots are softened.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown.
  7. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock and add in the cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine.
  8. Let the sauce simmer until the tomatoes have popped and the liquid has cooked down by half.
  9. Add in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  10. Add in the kale, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the kale has started to soften.
  11. Remove from the pan and stir in the pasta and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
  12. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 865kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Polyunsaturated Fat 32g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 1157mg (48%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 865

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 865kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g 188%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 1157mg 48%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%

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