5.0 from 21 votes
Sausage Kale and Bean Pasta
This incredibly flavorful Sausage Kale and Bean Pasta might sound a little funny with beans in pasta - but it's a game changer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 744 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ pound sweet Italian chicken sausage, removed from casings
- 1 yellow onion, small dice
- 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale, washed, ribs removed and torn into 2 in pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups stove top beans (linked)
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, once hot add sausage and with a wooden spoon break into pieces. Cook the sausage for 6-7 minutes then add onions and cook an additional 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1-2 minutes more until fragrant.
- Add wine and scrape up and brown bits in the pan. While the wine bubbles, add the kale and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook until the kale just begins to wilt, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove lid and allow the wine to reduce until almost dry, drop the heat to medium and add pasta, cooked stovetop beans and reserved pasta water. Cook for 5 minutes and stir to combine.
- Stir in red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss in a handful of parmesan, stir to combine and serve.
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Notes
- Adding beans makes this a one-pot meal with bonus protein!
Nutrition Information
Calories
744kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1339mg
(56%)
Potassium
712mg
(20%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3853IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
374mg
(37%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 744kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1339mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3853IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 374mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.