Sausage and Kale Orecchiette with a Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Sausage and Kale Orecchiette with a Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

A delightful one-pan pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, nutrient-rich kale, and tender orecchiette pasta tossed in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce. This creative take adds a touch of brightness with lemon zest.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
30 min

Ingredients

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12 oz orecchiette pasta
1 lb Italian sausage
1 bunch kale
4 clove garlic
1 ½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove casings from Italian sausage and crumble into a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the kale and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the orecchiette pasta, ensuring it's mostly submerged. Cover and cook according to pasta package directions, or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 10-12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Perfect With

Garlic breadSimple green saladRoasted asparagus