Cavatelli Recipe
italian sausage, tuscan kale, pecorino, chilies
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage and Greens
Finishing Touches
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Cavatelli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- 2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the cavatelli and set aside.
Preparing the Sausage and Greens
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Add Kale and Chili Flakes
Add the Tuscan kale and red chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté until the kale is wilted and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sausage Mixture
Add the drained cavatelli to the skillet with the sausage and kale mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 7
Season and Serve
Stir in the grated Pecorino cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Pecorino on top if desired.