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Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Escarole and Beans

Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Escarole and Beans made with lots of garlic, lean Italian chicken sausage, white cannellini beans, crushed red pepper and grated cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 oz pasta (wheat or gluten-free pasta)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 12 oz uncooked Italian chicken sausage (removed from casing (Al Fresco))
  • 1/2 cup fat free (low sodium chicken broth)
  • 1 cup cannellini beans (drained and rinsed (Eden))
  • 1 medium head (7-8 cups escarole rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste (optional))
  • Salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup water before draining.
  3. While pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
  4. Add olive oil; when hot add onions, garlic, salt and pepper until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside in a dish.
  6. Add chicken broth and beans to the skillet.
  7. Add the escarole; stir and cook about 4 minutes or until wilted.
  8. Gently stir in sausage, pasta, red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup of the reserved water or more if needed and grated Parmesan. Adjust salt and pepper if needed and toss well; transfer to a large serving bowl. Enjoy with some extra cheese on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 22.5g (45%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 61.5mg (21%) Sodium 526mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 61.5mg 21%
Sodium 526mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%

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