Creamy Sausage and Kale Pasta

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1 lb Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 1 lb Sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 bunch Kale, chopped
• 1 each Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium-high heat and brown the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, about 6-8 minutes, until no longer pink (160°F internally). Remove to a plate.
3. In the same pan, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Return the sausage to the pan, then stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Toss with the cooked pasta, season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, and serve.