Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce - Easy to do and Very moist even after warming up leftovers the next day!. Today I am sharing this Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 35 minutes!
You can cook Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce with 12 Ingredients and 5 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce:
- 1 Water, as needed.
- 6 oz Penne pasta.
- 1 Olive oil, as needed.
- 8 oz smoked beef kielbasa, bias cut 1/2 inch pieces.
- 3 oz onion, sliced thinly.
- 1 garlic clove, minced.
- 3 oz kale, cleaned and cut or torn into 1 inch pieces.
- 1 Kosher salt, to taste.
- 1 Black pepper, to taste.
- 1/4 cup half and half.
- 1 each apple, small, sliced thinly.
- 1 oz grated Parmesan.
Step by step how to cook Spotted Trotter Sausage, Crisp Apple and Kale Pasta in Cream Sauce:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Once water has reached a boil, add penne and cook for 10-13 minutes or until al dente..
- While the water is warming, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil, and place the sausage in the pan. Brown the sausage on all sides. Remove from skillet to a plate or rimmed dish..
- Add olive oil as needed to render the sausage fat and lightly coat the pan. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add kale. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook while stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to low, and add the half and half and apple. Return sausage slices to the pan..
- Drain the pasta thoroughly, then add to the pan with the rest of the veggies to heat through..
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Plate and top with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve, and enjoy!.