Pasta With Kale, Shiitake Mushrooms and Sausage

• 1 bunch black kale, washed, ribs removedkale
• 4 Italian sausages (mild or hot)sausage
• 1/2 pound shiitakes (or brown mushrooms), washed, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled, finely choppedgarlic
• 4 shallots, peeled, finely choppedshallot
• 1 tablespoon olive oilolive-oil
• 2 cups chicken stock or pasta waterwater
• 1 tablespoon sweet butterbutter
• Sea salt and pepperpepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheeseparmesan
• 1 box pasta (spaghetti, ziti, penne, or fusili)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt for the pasta

1. 01Make the pasta in boiling salted water, drain (reserve 2 cups of the pasta water if you’re making the vegetarian version), drizzle with olive oil, season with sea salt and black pepper, toss and set aside.
2. 02Sauté with olive oil or grill the sausages to put a crust on the outside, drain on a paper towel, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, then set aside. In a hot pan lightly brown the kale with the olive oil and remove. Add the shiitakes, shallots, and garlic, and sauté until lightly browned. Turn down the heat to medium. Return the kale to the pan along with the sausages, stock, and butter. Braise for 15 minutes. The liquid should reduce by half.
3. 03Taste and adjust the seasoning with sea salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat with the sauce. Serve with grated cheese.

Calories

905 kcal

Protein

36 g

Fat

38 g

Saturated fat

13 g

Carbs

106 g

Fiber

9 g

Sugar

11 g

Sodium

1222 mg

Cholesterol

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