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Sausage, Kale and White Bean Pasta

The ultimate weeknight dinner, this hearty whole grain pasta recipe is packed with sweet Italian sausage, kale and white bean.
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 477kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne or any short cut pasta
  • 4 links Italian turkey sausage sweet or spicy
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups kale roughly chopped
  • 1 cup white beans drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of the starching cooking water. 
  • While the pasta is cooking, head a deep skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Remove sausage from casings and add to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage down into bite-sized pieces and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. 
  • Add garlic to the sausage and heat for 30 seconds to release flavor. Stir in kale to the pot along with 1/2 cup of the starching cooking liquid reserved from the pasta. Cover pan with a lid to quickly wilt the kale. 
  • Stir in the cooked pasta, white beans, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 57.2g | Protein: 31.1g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 796mg | Fiber: 9.9g | Sugar: 0.3g