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Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale Recipe

Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and flavorful pasta dish, Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale is a satisfying meal that combines hearty Italian sausage with nutritious kale in a savory sauce, all tossed with al dente rigatoni and topped with Parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

Scale

Rigatoni Pasta:

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta

Italian Sausage:

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed)

Kale:

  • 1 bunch kale (stems removed, roughly chopped)

Other Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sausage, and cook until browned.
  3. Add Flavors: Add garlic and red pepper flakes, then stir in kale until wilted.
  4. Create Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and simmer briefly. Combine pasta with the sauce.
  5. Finish and Serve: Adjust consistency with pasta water, season, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can substitute spinach or Swiss chard for kale.
  • For a creamier dish, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 64g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg