Sweet Italian Sausage, Leek + Mascarpone Pasta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:48:20 GMT

Step 1

1. Fill a stockpot 2/3 of the way with water. Add 3 tbsp Kosher salt. Heat over high and bring to a boil.

Step 2

2. While the water is coming to a boil, season a small skillet with olive oil. 
Add the bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat.

Step 3

3. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook until 2 minutes before al dente - it will finish cooking in the sauce. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water.

Step 4

4. While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook until the fat is rendered and the sausage is fully cooked through. Remove the sausage. Add olive oil if needed. Adjust the heat to medium. Add the leeks and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the kale. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Add the sausage back into the pan along with the green olives and mascarpone. Stir together.

Step 5

5. Add the Parmesan. Pour in 1 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta and stir together. Feel free to add more pasta water if needed. Taste for seasoning. Add chili flakes to taste.

Step 6

6. Plate the pasta and top with breadcrumbs, lemon zest, chilli flakes and fresh basil. If you want some more zestiness, add a splash of lemon juice.

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