CREAMY KALE AND PASTA WITH SWEET SAUSAGE
I came up with this pasta recipe to incorporate kale into our diet. My husband had thirds the first night I made it and he is not a fan of kale (or anything green). Even the kids loved it! Enjoy.
Provided by tcasa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, onion, and garlic; saute for 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze browned bits. Add kale and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While kale is cooking, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, and drain pasta. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, for 1 minute. Pour in milk slowly while whisking vigorously to smooth lumps. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, 7 to 10 minutes. Add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency as needed. Remove sauce from heat.
- Pour sauce into sausage mixture, add drained pasta, and toss to evenly coat. Serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 457.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CREAMY KALE AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE PASTA
This hearty sauce has an abundance of vegetables from onion, kale, mushrooms, and tomato and is served with radiatori pasta. Garnish with shredded Parmesan if desired.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook radiatori in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 12 minutes. Strain pasta from water (do NOT drain water). Place kale in the boiling water. Blanch for about 1 minute. Drain off water.
- Immediately drop kale in a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain off water, squeeze out excess liquid, and roughly chop. Set aside.
- Cut sausage into thin discs and sear in a pan over medium-high heat. Remove sausage discs and set aside.
- Pour olive oil into the same pan and add mushrooms, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until mushrooms have softened and onions are slightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add chopped kale, sausage, marinara sauce, and chicken broth to the pan. Mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Simmer sauce down to your desired thickness if you like.
- Divide radiatori amongst serving bowls, and top with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 699.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
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