Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes ((28-ounce))
  • 2 boxes of chicken broth ((32-ounce))
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1½ pounds sweet or spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cup kale roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-n-half milk would work too)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 1 package Penne Pasta ((16-ounce))

Instruction

  • In a large pan add sausage, onion, and garlic. Roughly chop while the sausage is cooking and cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Once the sausage is cooked remove from heat and drain excess grease, if you desire.
  • In a 6 qt. slow cooker, add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cooked sausage, and all of the seasonings.
  • Add lid onto the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5.
  • Add heavy cream, shredded parmesan cheese, and penne and cook for another 20 minutes.
  • Then add chopped kale and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Once cooked, serve and garnish with more cheese if you so desire.