Simple Sausage And Kale Penne Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions for a Silky, Flavorful Sauce

Simple ingredients and a quick sauce make this sausage and kale penne a dependable dinner for four.

Ingredients

• 400 g penne
• salt, for the pasta water
• 300 g Italian sausage, casings removed
• 200 g kale, stems removed and leaves torn
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• a pinch of chili flakes
• grated Parmesan, to serve

Instructions

1. Boil the penne in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Brown the sausage in the oil, breaking it up, for 6 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, chili, and kale and cook until the kale wilts.
4. Toss with the pasta and Parmesan.
5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve right away.

Tips

• Save a cup of pasta water. The starch helps the sauce cling.
• Pull the pasta a minute early if you plan to finish it in the sauce.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water.

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