Creamy Kale and Pasta with Sweet Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound short pasta such as penne or bow ties

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the olive oil to the pot and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the white wine and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add the kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
5. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot and stir to combine. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
6. Serve the creamy kale and pasta with sweet sausage hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftovers. Add in whatever vegetables and proteins you have on hand.
• Kale is a nutritional powerhouse. It is packed with vitamins A, C, K, and B6, as well as iron, calcium, and fiber.
• This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.