30 minutes
A hearty and comforting one-pot dish featuring pasta, cheesy goodness, savory sausage, and nutrient-rich kale.
tablespoons
Large Onion, diced
each
Kale Leaves, coarsely chopped
cups
teaspoons
Garlic, minced
cloves
tablespoons
Sweet Italian Sausage, crumbled
0 lb
pinches
cups
Pasta
cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
cups
to taste
1. Sauté Onion
Swirl olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add Kale and Season
Stir in the chopped kale leaves and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook until kale is wilted and tender.
3. Build Flavor Base
Make space in the center of the pot. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring constantly for 1 to 3 minutes.
4. Brown the Sausage
Crumble the sweet Italian sausage into the pot. Sear until no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Simmer with Broth and Pasta
Stir in red-pepper flakes, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer before adding pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
6. Add Cheese and Hot Sauce
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle in sharp Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Drizzle in hot sauce to taste and mix well.
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