One Skillet Sausage & Kale Pasta

I am the absolute WORST at dirtying up the kitchen. And running the dishwasher multiple times a day. So I've been on the hunt for one pot/one pan meals that are tasty and allow for easy clean-up. Enter this One Skillet Sausage & Kale Pasta. Guys, it was so good...and clean-up took me about 2 minutes as opposed to 20. Yay! Y'all try it out, and let me know what you think.

 

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One Skillet Sausage & Kale Pasta

{Two Peas & Their Pod}

 

Ingredients

 

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 pound sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices (I used a sweet Italian sausage that crumbled, as opposed to links)

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups chopped kale

1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon fennel seed

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1/2 cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

3 Tablespoons chopped, fresh basil (for garnish, if desired)

 

Directions

 

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the sausage, onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onion and peppers are tender and the sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

 

Add the tomato paste and stir. Add in the chopped kale, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and fennel seed.

 

Add in penne pasta and broth. Stir until combined. Cover with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is al dente. Remove lid, stir, and add in the fresh mozzarella. Stir and cook until cheese is melted. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Serve warm.

 

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Hope everyone has a happy weekend!