Sausage and Kale Linguine
Kale and sausage go together like a horse and carriage. This recipe takes advantage of this flavorful pairing to deliver an amazing culinary experience.
Servings Prep Time
2persons 15-30minutes
Cook Time
30-45minutes
Servings Prep Time
2persons 15-30minutes
Cook Time
30-45minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
  2. When you throw in the kale, below, at the same time throw the linguini into the pot of boiling water.
  3. In a large saute pan over medium heat warm the olive oil to temperature.
  4. To the hot olive oil add the sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it is no longer pink.
  5. Throw in the onions and cook until the wilt and start to become translucent.
  6. Finally, throw in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  7. Drain fat but keep a tablespoon of it in reserve.
  8. (See #2 above) Now, toss in the kale, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you'd like some heat.
  9. Also, add the vinegar and stir as you cook until the vinegar evaporates then remove the pan from the heat.
  10. The linguini should be boiling on the stove by now. Prepare it as directed on the package.
  11. Keep a 1/2 cup of the pasta water back once it's done cooking.
  12. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sausage along with 1/4 cup of the pasta water that you help in reserve.
  13. Add more pasta water if the dish starts to dry out.
  14. Add salt and pepper as desired and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.