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Turkey Sausage Ragu with Kale and Papardelle
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves
8 ounce(s) spicy italian turky sausage casing discarded
1/4 tablespoon(s) chile flakes
3 clove(s) fresh garlic minced
1/2 cup(s) red wine
14 1/2 ounce(s) can chopped tomatoes in juice
1 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano leaves torn with fingers
1 bunch(es) kale cleaned, stems discarded, rough chopped
1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
8 ounce(s) whole-what pappardelle, fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
1/2 cup(s) flat-leaf parsley for garnish
parmagiano reggiano for garnish
Directions:
1. Add 1 tbsp oil, onion and thyme to a medium pot over medium heat. Stir to coat, cover and cook until onion is softened and just beginning to color, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Uncover pot, add sausage, chile flakes and garlic, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Off the heat, carefully deglaze by adding wine. Return to heat and reduce for 1 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano and kale. Stir well, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Stir in additional 2 tbsp oil plus vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. When sauce is almost finished cooking, add pasta to a large pot filled with boiling salted water and cook until al dente, following package directions.Drain well and immediately toss with tomato reduction to coat. Then serve, topped with a drizzle of oil, a sprinkling of parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano sahvings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com