Penne with Sausage & kale

Penne with Sausage & Kale

(what we call Mothers Day Pasta)

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

3/4 lb. Kielbasa Sausage, cut into 3/4 chunks

1 lb Penne Pasta

1 lb kale

1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained & cut into strips

2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat:

Add sausage. Cook until brown and halfway cooked through (about 7 minutes at this point)

Add Pasta to boiling water stir a few times and cook according to package directions.

Add Kale to Sausage cover skillet & cook 2 minutes (tossing once or twice)or until Kale is wilted.

Stir in Peppers & Garlic:

Cook 7 minutes longer or until Sausage is thoroughly cooked.

Drain Pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. 

Return pasta to pot and add Sausage mixture & reserved water and toss.

Divide into Six plates and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

Serve Immediately.

Makes 6 Servings.

This is one of our favourite meals to have.

Enjoy!