GREENS 'N BEANS PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Like the restaurant dish, Greens and Beans, this recipe takes it to a new level by adding Italian sausage and pasta. This is an awesome tasting dish that takes me back to my Italian Grandmother's kitchen.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces pasta (I like Rotini or Penne)
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) package fresh escarole, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute sausage and garlic together until sausage is browned.
  • Stir in escarole and cook until wilted.
  • Stir in chicken broth, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add drained cooked pasta, beans and Parmesan cheese to skillet and stir over low heat for about 5 minutes until juices thicken.
  • Serve topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Note: If you cannot find the escarole in a sack, use 1 bunch of fresh escarole, chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 1126.7, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 32.2

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