Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 12 ounces dried casarecce pasta
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Bring large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sausage until cooked through, about 5 - 6 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in kale, cook just until it starts to wilt, about 30 seconds. Add in garlic.
  • Stir in sausage, red pepper and pasta. Toss to combine.
  • If pasta seems dry add in reserved pasta water.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan shavings if desired. Serve immediately.