Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Sausage and Penne in garlic olive oil


Sausage and Penne in Garlic Olive Oil
5 sweet italian sausage links
Olive oil
1 lb penne paasta
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1tsp red pepper flakes
1tbsp dried basil
about 3-4 kale elaves, washed and torn into small pieces
butter

Place italian sausage in skillet with 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat turning occasionally. When water cooks down, add another 1/2 cup of water and allow it to cook down as well. Add another 1/2 cup of water and cover pan, let cook until sausage is cooked through and no longer pink. Slice cooked sausage into bite sized pieces.

Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. In the same pot you made the pasta in, add tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Saute the garlic and kale until soft. Add red pepper flakes and basil and saute for a few more minutes. Add the sausage and toss to coat, then reduce heat and cook for a few minutes to blend flavors. Add pasta to the sausage and spice mixture and toss to coat. Add extra butter or olive oil if needed.

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