Linguine with Sausage and Kale

sugarpea's Note:

An excellent pasta dish which allows substitution of any type of sausage and any type of greens. If you decide on a mild sausage, add 1/4 tsp chili flakes.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces dried linguine
• 8 ounces andouille turkey sausage, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 8 ounces red bell peppers, cut into 1/4 x 2 inch slivers
• 6 ounces onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces kale, cut into 1/4 inch strips
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Boil linguine in salted water to desired doneness, 8-11 minutes; saute sausages in olive oil, over high heat, until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; saute, stirring, 2-3 minutes until onion begins to brown; add kale and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes; add broth and stir until boiling.
3. Drain pasta and return to pan; add sausage mixture, cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine and serve.

Reviews

[Chef #539929]

Just a reminder to remove the stems from the 12 ounces of kale. It looks like a lot, but it will cook down. Whole wheat spaghetti was used instead of linguine and if anything added to the flavor. I liked the way the meat was used to flavor the dish, rather than dominate it. We loved it. A little extra fresh Parmesan grated on top really sets it off. Wonderful flavor!

[SPrins]

This was very good. I did add some lemon juice at the end, which added to the flavors. I also used veggie sausage. The only thing I will do different next time is to cook the veggies longer. I didn't like the crunchiness of the veggies, but maybe I sliced them too thick. Thanks so much for sharing!! :O)

[Maito]

Great pasta dish. A lot like Recipe #112137, which we also loved. I played with the amounts of things - double the garlic, half the kale, and subbed a little wine and lemon for the broth. Yummy!