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Italian pasta

A delicious Italian pasta recipe with chicken sausage, garlic, and greens.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 oz pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 12 oz uncooked Italian chicken sausage (removed from casing) Al Fresco
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) Eden
  • 1 medium head of escarole (rinsed and torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper or to taste (optional)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add olive oil; when hot, add chopped onions, garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon; cook until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
  5. Add chicken broth and beans to the skillet; stir to combine.
  6. Add the torn escarole; stir and cook about 4 minutes or until wilted.
  7. Gently stir in the cooked sausage, drained pasta, crushed red pepper, reserved pasta water, and grated cheese. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Toss well.

Notes

This hearty Italian pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.