Ingredients for - Shell Pasta with Sausage and Greens
How to cook deliciously - Shell Pasta with Sausage and Greens
1. Stage
Cook pasta in salted water: Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil (1 tablespoon of salt for 2 quarts of water). Add the pasta and cook as directed on the package, until al dente.
2. Stage
Cook the greens in salted water: While pasta is being prepared, heat 1 1/2 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan until simmering. (Can use chicken stock instead for added flavor). Add the kale or rabe and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Strain and set aside.
3. Stage
Lightly brown the sausage: While greens are cooking, remove the sausage from their casings (if in links) and crumble onto a large sauté pan. Heat on medium heat and gently cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan to a bowl, set aside.
4. Stage
Cook green onions and garlic: Add the chopped green onions to pan, sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for a minute more.
5. Stage
Combine pasta, onions, sausage, greens, Parmesan: When pasta is done, drain and add to the pan with the green onions. Add the sausage and kale (or rabe) to the pan and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add chile pepper flakes to taste. Note: You might want to try experimenting with adding some sautéed bell pepper.
