Zucchini Zoodles with Sausage and Kale

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Zucchini Zoodles with Sausage and Kale

Gluten free and low carb, this pasta recipe is made with zucchini zoodles (noodles), sweet Italian sausage and hearty kale. A healthy and delicious meal.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 316kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini spiralized
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
4 links sweet Italian sausage casings removed, pork or turkey both work
4 cups kale chopped
½ cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
chili flakes and minced basil optional garnish

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Instructions

Using your favorite vegetable spiralizer, turn your zucchini into noodles; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove sausage from casings and heat in the pan using a wooden spoon to break down meat into bite-sized pieces. Cook until cooked through and golden brown, about 7-9 minutes.
Add kale to the pan and sauté until it starts to wilt and turn bright green, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Toss in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and zucchini noodles to the pan and saute until zucchini is just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Right before removing from the heat, stir in the parmesan cheese and toss until melted. Check for seasoning then add salt or pepper to taste. Garnish with chili flakes and basil if you wish to serve.

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Notes

This dish is also delicious with spaghetti!

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