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Fire Roasted Sausage and Kale Pasta

Fire roasted tomatoes, crisp kale, and flavorful Italian sausage mix to make a delicious and healthy pasta dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne
  • 4 cups kale roughly chopped
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 3 links Italian turkey or chicken sausage
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup beer or white wine or chicken broth
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • 14 ounces can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated parmigiano reggiano and fresh chopped parsley garnish
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and add whole wheat penne.
  • Using a glass liquid measuring cup, remove a cup of the starchy cooking liquid and set aside. Strain and set aside.
  • Heat another deep saute pan on medium high and spray with non-stick spray.
  • Saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes, then add red pepper flakes and garlic, cook additional 30 seconds. Add raw sausage removed from casing to the pan. Crumble with a wooden spoon and cook until sausage is browned, 5-7 minutes.
  • Deglaze pan with beer, wine, or chicken broth using a spoon to scrape up bits from bottom of pan.
  • Add tomatoes, spices and ½ c reserved starchy pasta liquid then bring to a boil. Add chopped kale. Stir then turn to low and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour reserved pasta into the sausage mixture and heat until warmed through. Add in cheese at the end and check for seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and extra cheese on the side.

Notes

Excellent source of Vitamin A and C, good source of Iron.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.7g | Protein: 21.3g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 636mg | Fiber: 5.8g