BUCATINI WITH SAUSAGE & KALE

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I was short on time but wanted to make an elegant dinner for my husband and me. That night, we ate this simple pasta starring spicy sausage and our homegrown kale. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersery

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) bucatini pasta or fettuccine
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound regular or spicy bulk Italian sausage
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 cups chopped fresh kale (about 5 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, decreasing time by 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water. Toss pasta with 2 teaspoons oil., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking sausage into large crumbles. Add garlic and remaining oil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in kale, salt and pepper; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until kale is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add pasta and reserved pasta water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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