Italian Sausage, Kale, & Cherry Tomato ZENB Pasta Toss

This pasta dish delivers a variety of flavors by combining Italian sausage, kale, and cherry tomatoes and more with ZENB Rotini Pasta. This is the perfect dish for a flexitarian diet or someone looking to get more nutrition out of their traditional pasta dishes by getting a good source of vitamin A, while staying low in calories and cholesterol.

• 12 ounces ZENB Rotini Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 cups loosely packed baby kale
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Drain.

2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat; add sausage. Cook 7-10 minutes until deep golden brown, while breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Drain sausage; return to skillet.

3.

Reduce heat to medium; add onion and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes or until translucent, stirring frequently. Add wine; bring to boil scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook 3-4 minutes until most liquid is evaporated. Add stock; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in pasta, kale and tomatoes; cover. Cook 1-2 minutes or until greens are wilted.

4.

Remove pan from heat; add cheese & vinegar. Mix gently until cheese is melted and well combined. Serve immediately sprinkled with basil.