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Cavatelli with Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage

Serves: 6

Author: Rosa, Rosa Diana

"This recipe brings together cavatelli pasta, hearty kale, and al fresco’s Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage for a delicious and easy to make summer pasta dish!"

Ingredients

2 packages al fresco Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage

1 lb. cavatelli pasta, cooked

1 cup reserved pasta water

2 tbsp olive oil

1 bunch fresh kale leaves

minced garlic

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup mascarpone cheese

salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish: feta cheese

Directions:

  • 1In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add sausage and saute until browned.
  • 2Remove sausage from pan and slice into bite size pieces. Set aside.
  • 3Add kale, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to pan. Saute until slightly wilted. Add garlic and cook until softened.
  • 4Add back in the sliced sausages and chicken broth. Stir occasionally until most of the broth has evaporated.
  • 5Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Cook on medium-high until pasta is coated, adding more water if necessary.
  • 6Turn off heat and stir in mascarpone cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with feta if desired.