One Pot Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta
A hearty and flavorful one pot meal combining Italian sausage, kale, and pasta in a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces penne pasta
4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, penne pasta, dried oregano, and dried basil to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add chopped kale to the pot, stirring it into the pasta and sauce.
Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the kale is wilted.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.