Pork and Kale Casarecce

Sausage and Kale Casarecce

Kale sautéed with butter and garlic, flavour-packed pork and fennel sausages, chilli, pasta and parmesan are a match made in heaven. The ingredients are so simple yet the flavour combination ensures this Pork and Kale Casarecce hits new levels of satisfaction. This recipe is quick and easy enough for a cosy weeknight dinner, but it’s also impressive enough to serve to guests – they’ll never guess how little effort was needed to make this dish!

Can you make Pork and Kale Casarecce ahead of time?

You can refrigerate the cooked pasta for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

Is Pork and Kale Casarecce suitable for leftovers?

Pork and Kale Casarecce leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container, and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Sausage and Kale Casarecce

Pork and Kale Casarecce

Author: Nicole
5 from 2 votes
“Absolutely delicious!! Simple and full of flavour.”
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A full, family-friendly meal in a bowl, this simple Pork and Kale Casarecce recipe, made with pork sausages, chilli, parmesan and kale is packed with flavour. You can use whatever short pasta type you prefer, but casarecce makes a nice change, especially if you'd like to serve the dish to guests. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 large bunch kale, leaves picked and torn
  • 500 g (1 lb) casarecce pasta (substitute with penne or fusilli)
  • 500 g (1 lb) Italian pork and fennel sausages
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 60 g (2 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 100 g (1 cup) freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the salt. Add the kale and cook for 3–5 minutes until wilted. Remove with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  • Add the pasta to the same pot of water. Cook as per the packet instructions minus 1–2 minutes (it will continue cooking in the sauce). Reserve 1 cup (250 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
  • Squeeze the sausage meat out from its casings and divide it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausage for 5–6 minutes until golden.
  • Add the butter, garlic, chilli flakes and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until the butter is melted.
  • Return the kale to the pan. Add the cooked pasta, parmesan and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
  • Serve with extra parmesan.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Pork and Kale Casarecce
Amount per Serving
Calories
741
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
96
mg
32
%
Sodium
 
2431
mg
106
%
Potassium
 
477
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
66
g
22
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
1176
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
190
mg
19
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate the cooked pasta for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate the cooked pasta for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Course entrée, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
  1. 5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe. So easy and such incredible flavours. I halve the Parmesan and butter and still super rich and flavourful.

  2. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! Simple and full of flavour. Thanks for sharing another amazing recipe.

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