PROTEIN+® SPAGHETTI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, TOMATO SAUCE, PEPPERS AND KALE

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lbs Barilla Protein+® Spaghetti
• 3 red peppers, small dice
• 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 ½ yellow onion, small dice
• 3 cup tomato sauce
• Crushed red pepper to taste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 oz baby kale, or 1 bundle of kale, stems removed
• 4 ½ oz. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ½ cups Italian sausage, bulk
• 3 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. 1.In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
2. 2.Add diced red peppers and cook for a few more minutes until red peppers are soft. Remove from pan.
3. 3.Crumble sausage into clean pan and brown thoroughly, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4.Add tomato sauce and chicken broth bringing to a simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in the kale until it is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return red peppers to the pan.
6. 6.Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and then add to the sauce with the sausage and kale in the skillet. Top with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.