Pasta with Kale, Turkey Sausage and Mushrooms
at-a-glance
Serves Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course
Dinner
Type of Dish
Main Dish
Salt
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 turkey sausage, casing removed
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
1 bunch kale, thick stems discarded, leaves chopped
12 ounces small dried pasta, such as gemelli or gnochetti
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sausage and cook, crumbling the sausage, until browned, 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, 5 minutes.
2. Blanch the kale in the boiling water until tender, 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the kale to the skillet, keeping the water at a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss over medium-low heat until warmed and well combined. Off the heat, fold in the balsamic and season with black pepper. Stir in the parmesan and serve.
