Who doesn’t love it when dinner comes together with just a few ingredients? For me that usually means less dishes, less clean up, and dinner is on the table quickly. All good things. This week that is the theme for #SundaySupper. Dinners, breakfasts, desserts, appetizers and more, all of them with 5 ingredients (water, salt and pepper don’t count) or less.
I made this quick and easy pasta dish, that is full of lots of flavor. This was my first attempt with kale, and I was a little nervous. But it worked perfectly with the pasta and sausage. I know I will be buying kale again and trying it in more recipes. I used hot Italian sausage, so it would have a little kick, without added ingredients. Italian sausage, or any sausage really, is great because it has lots of seasonings already in there. So it cuts down on what you have to add to the dish.
We eat a lot of pasta here. This is a great one now that the temperatures are starting to cool down at night. Creamy, spicy, and just a comforting dinner. If you can’t find kale, I think that spinach would hold up well in here as well. I don’t have much experience with dark greens, so maybe another green would work well too. Try it, and let me know!
Spaghetti with Kale and Sausage
A hearty pasta dinner that is quick, easy, full of lost of flavor, and has 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 12 oz bulk Italian Sausage, (I used Hot)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large bunch kale, , trimmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Add water and cream, simmer until it is reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Add the kale, and toss until it is wilted. Add the pasta, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese to serve.
Notes
Adapted from Everyday With Rachael Ray Oct 2012
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 417 Total Fat 26g Saturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 62mg Sodium 586mg Carbohydrates 28g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 1g Sugar 3g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 18g
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Renee says
This makes me want to plant a whole bunch of kale so I can pick it fresh over the cool season and make this quick, easy, and tasty dish anytime. Yum!
Faye Leong says
Wonderful Spaghetti! I love the idea of using Italian hot sausage. Yummy!
Megan says
I absolutely love Kale & am always looking for new recipes to put it in. I will be making this! Thanks for sharing.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
Yum, simple and savory! I like this idea for weeknight dinners. 🙂
diabeticFoodie says
I love kale and pasta together! I’d probably sub Italian turkey sausage to save some fat and calories, but it looks delicious.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
HAHA I added this to my must try before even reading anything! I guess that means the picture does justice huh! What a great combo. Thanks for sharing!
Crazy Kwistin says
Looks great!! I love your images also, very clean 🙂
Patty says
I love kale and sausage so this is a pasta dinner which I would easily make and enjoy with my family;-)
Liz says
Cream, sausage and pasta…can’t beat that delicious combo! Happy #Sunday Supper…a day late 🙂
Susan says
This is funny, all my favorite 5 ingredient or less dishes is what everyone else seems to like to make too. Like yours! I tend to swap out the cream for lemon juice, but a nice twist!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Love this!!! I absolutely LOVE pasta and would eat pasta everyday if I could! great recipe!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
This dish looks delicious, and what beautiful photography. I love the sausage and kale combo.
Amanda says
Oh how yummy!!! Hadn’t thought of kale in pasta but will be trying it now for sure!
Amanda says
Oh my goodness Erin! I just tried this recipe last night and I have to say, wow! I have been wanting to use Kale in my cooking but I am often way to scared to mess up a whole creation with missuse of a new ingredient that I hardly ever try new things. But I have to say, my husband and I LOVED THIS! It was really out of this world. I can’t wait to try more recipies with Kale, so post some more!! 🙂 PS-I LOVE your blog!!!!!
Erin says
Thanks Amanda!! It means so much that you liked it, thanks for coming to let me know!
I need to try more kale recipes, hopefully after Christmas I will try and post more!