Description
An efficient weeknight solution that blends savory sausage with vibrant greens, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sausage, breaking it into pieces as it cooks, and let it brown thoroughly.
- Introduce the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage and kale mixture, seasoning it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Be sure to salt your pasta water to enhance flavor. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg