tuscan kale and sausage "ear" pasta

Name: Tuscan Kale and Sausage "Ear" Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) dry campanelle pasta (or a shell-shaped pasta); 8 ounce(s) mild/sweet bulk italian sausage; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh garlic; 1/3 cup(s) red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) half and half; 2-1/2 cup(s) chicken broth, low salt; 4 cup(s) fresh kale, chopped; 1/2 can(s) parmesan cheese, grated

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Ann JONES

Geneva, IL

Updated on May 16, 2015

I had this amazing Italian-imported pasta in my cupboard (a large 'ear'-shaped pasta called "campanelle") that seemed too special to use with just a traditional meat sauce, so I searched my fridge and came up with a combination of kale and Italian sausage in a simple and fairly light cream sauce. It couldn't have been easier or tastier.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups dry campanelle pasta (or a shell-shaped pasta)
8 ounces mild/sweet bulk italian sausage
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half and half
2-1/2 cup chicken broth, low salt
4 cups fresh kale, chopped
1/2 can parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make tuscan kale and sausage "ear" pasta

Step 1

Add water to 2-quart sauce pan 3/4 full and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al-dente/tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Step 2

In a 12-inch skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat. Spoon off excess grease, and add onion, garlic, bell pepper, salt, black pepper, red pepper flake and flour to the skillet, stirring to combine and cooking over medium heat. Cook one minute.
Step 3

Whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Add kale and continue to cook several more minutes until kale is reduced in half and softened
Step 4

Add a portion of the pasta to individual serving bowls and top with the sauce; toss to combine. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
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