Skillet Creamy Sausage and Kale Pasta
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the kale and cook for 2 minutes until it begins to wilt.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much after sitting, stir in a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen it before serving. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a little extra broth to restore creaminess. Use lacinato kale for a milder texture that softens quickly without turning stringy.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Skillet, Large Pot, Wooden Spoon
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Skillet, Large Pot, Wooden Spoon