Pasta With Kale, Shiitake Mushrooms and Sausage

3 steps

Updated at: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:00:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1044.4 kcal (52%)

Total Fat47.8 g (68%)

Carbs110.3 g (42%)

Sugars9.1 g (10%)

Protein42.3 g (85%)

Sodium2696.9 mg (135%)

Fiber8.6 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 bunchblack kale

washed, ribs removed

4Italian sausages

mild or hot

0.5 poundshiitakes

or brown mushrooms, washed, thinly sliced

4garlic cloves

peeled, finely chopped

4shallots

peeled, finely chopped

1 tablespoonolive oil

2 cupschicken stock

or pasta water

1 tablespoonsweet butter

sea salt

pepper

½ cupParmesan cheese

grated, or Romano

1 boxpasta

spaghetti, ziti, penne, or fusili

1 tablespoonkosher salt

for the pasta

Instructions

Step 1

Do this step second. Double this recipe so we’ll have enough… Make the pasta in boiling salted water, drain (reserve 2 cups of the pasta water if you’re making the vegetarian version), drizzle with olive oil, season with sea salt and black pepper, toss and set aside.

Step 2

Sauté with olive oil or grill the sausages to put a crust on the outside, drain on a paper towel, cut into ¼-inch rounds, then set aside. In a hot pan lightly brown the kale with the olive oil and remove. Add the shiitakes, shallots, and garlic, and sauté until lightly browned. Turn down the heat to medium. Return the kale to the pan along with the sausages, stock, and butter. Braise for 15 minutes. The liquid should reduce by half.

Step 3

Taste and adjust the seasoning with sea salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat with the sauce. Serve with grated cheese.