Monday, December 13, 2010

Kale with Penne and Sausage

Ingredients

1 bunch of Kale, cleaned and chopped
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 cup of short pasta (penne, rotelli or farfalle)
1/4 of cranberries or raisins
1 carrot sliced (optional)
1/2 cup of chicken broth
1 small can of diced tomatoes
Red pepper flakes
Spicy Italian sausage sliced (optional)
Parmesan (optional)
Olive Oil

Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water. In a large shallow pan with a lid saute the onions and garlic in medium heat for a few minutes. Mix in the sausage and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the chopped tomatoes, carrots and cranberries. Put the kale over the onion mix and add the broth. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, parmesan,  and season with salt and pepper.