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Shell Pasta With Sausage and Greens
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Simple to make pasta dish that is light and tasty. I use turkey sausage and sqeezed some lemon juice over top. If using kale, or leafy green, remove and discard center stem. From .
Ingredients:
1 lb shell pasta
3/4 lb italian sausage
12 ounces kale, broccoli rabe or 12 ounces other greens, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, diced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil, add a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a Tbsp of olive oil. Add the pasta and cook as directed on the package, until al dente.
2. 2 While pasta is being prepared, cook kale or rabe in chicken stock for about 8 minutes.
3. 3 While greens are cooking, sauté Italian sausage until brown - about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage from pan. Add green onions to pan, sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for a minute more.
4. 4 When pasta is done, drain and return to pan. Toss together with the greens, sausage, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Add chile pepper flakes to taste.
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