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Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

4.98 from 36 votes

Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Escarole is an easy weeknight dish!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 medium head escarole (rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces)
12 ounces pasta (white, whole wheat or gluten-free)
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 lb Italian chicken sausage (removed from casing)
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces.
Cook pasta in a large pasta pot of salted water according to package directions for al dente.
Reserve 1 cup water before straining.
Meanwhile, while pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
Add olive oil; when hot add onions, peppers, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add escarole, cover and cook 2 minutes; remove the cover, stir and cook about 3 more minutes or until wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta, crushed red pepper flakes, reserved water and Parmigiano Reggiano, toss well and transfer to a large serving bowl.

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Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Fiber: 7.5g, Sugar: 1.1g

- WW Points: 10

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