Chicken Recipe Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

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Chicken Recipe Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Description

Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers, and Escarole is a colorful, flavorful, 30-minute dish your whole family will love!

pasta pot

large deep skillet

Ingredients

1medium head escarole, rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces

12ouncespasta, white, whole wheat or gluten-free

1teaspoonolive oil, extra virgin

1medium onion, chopped

1mediumred bell pepper, chopped

5clovesgarlic, chopped

1lbItalian chicken sausage, removed from casing

1/4cupgrated Parmigiano Reggiano

1/4tspcrushed 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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