Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 links sweet Italian turkey sausage (8 oz.), such as Jennie-O, casing removed, crumbled

1 small red bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

½ medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

4 cups chopped kale (3 oz.) or any greens you like to use

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

1 ½ cups water

¾ cup whole-wheat penne pasta (3 oz.) or any pasta you prefer

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add bell pepper and onion to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in kale, garlic, crushed red pepper (if using), and the sausage; cook, stirring, until the kale is wilted, about 3 minutes.

Stir in water and pasta; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

 Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019