Description
Experience the perfect fusion of flavors with this Spicy Orecchiette featuring tender chicken sausage and nutritious kale, all enveloped in a zesty garlic sauce. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also an explosion of taste that will delight your palate. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your culinary preferences.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 12 oz spicy chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic and kale; set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook orecchiette until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté chicken sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and kale: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add chopped kale and cook until wilted (3-4 minutes).
- Combine everything: Mix drained orecchiette into the skillet with red pepper flakes, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle generously with Parmesan, and toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg