Pasta lovers, this recipe is for you! A one pot meal that will have your family begging for seconds. That’s what’s cooking as we grab a Bite with Belkys.

Ingredients:
1 pound Italian pork sausage
1 tbs. olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
2 cups chopped kale
1 pound dry penne pasta
6 oz. tomato paste
4 cups water
Your favorites for garnish

Method of Preparation:

  • In a large saucepan, add olive oil and cook the sausage until browned.
  • Remove from the pan, reserving the rendered fat from the sausage.
  • In the same pan, cook the onion, garlic, celery and carrots in the sausage fat until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the kale and let it cook until softened.
  • Add tomato paste and 4 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Return the sausage to the pan and add the pasta.
  • Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  • Cover and cook a bit longer if needed.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley, whatever you like!

Enjoy!

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