Parmesan Kale & Sausage Pasta
This Parmesan Kale & Sausage Pasta is loaded with goodies and comes together in about 15 minutes Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces dried casarecce pasta
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- pinch crushed red pepper
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cook sausage until cooked through, about 5 - 6 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in kale, cook just until it starts to wilt, about 30 seconds. Add in garlic.
- Stir in sausage, red pepper and pasta. Toss to combine.
- If pasta seems dry add in reserved pasta water.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan shavings if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy!