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Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale Recipe

Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and flavorful pasta dish perfect for a cozy date night in. This Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale combines hearty rigatoni pasta with savory Italian sausage, nutritious kale, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.


Ingredients

Rigatoni Pasta:

12 ounces rigatoni pasta,

Italian Sausage:

1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed,

Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon olive oil,

Onion:

1 medium onion, diced,

Garlic:

3 garlic cloves, minced,

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:

1/2 teaspoon (optional),

Kale:

1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped,

Dry White Wine:

1/2 cup,

Heavy Cream:

1 cup,

Grated Parmesan Cheese:

1/2 cup,

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste,

Extra Parmesan and Fresh Parsley:

for garnish


Instructions

  1. Cook Rigatoni: Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
  2. Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add Kale: Stir in kale until wilted. Pour in white wine and simmer.
  4. Make Sauce: Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan. Cook until thickened.
  5. Combine: Toss cooked rigatoni in sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Season and serve with Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

  • Substitute spinach for kale if desired.
  • Enhance flavor with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 680
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg