This Creamy Kale and Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes is definitely one of my new favorites! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a pasta recipe so I thought I should catch up, and since it’s been a while it had better be good! Oh and it is.

I was skeptical about turkey sausage, but I wanted to make this pasta lighter so I decided to give it a chance. I liked it just as much as any Italian pork sausage and it’s likely going to replace it in many recipes I make the majority of the time. I can’t wait to try it in this Zuppa Toscana Soup. If you are new to turkey sausage too, I used Jenn-o brand and I really liked it. I found it in the poultry section by the ground turkey.

Just a word of advice, buy the larger jar of sun dried tomatoes so you can use half for this recipe then use the other half for this irresistible Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus. It is seriously amazing!

You are going to love this pasta and since it uses plenty of fresh kale, turkey sausage and a lighter cream sauce you can feel good about eating it!

 

4.91 from 10 votes Review Recipe

Creamy Kale and Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Such a tasty hearty pasta recipe! Penne pasta, sausage, sun dried tomatoes and kale are tossed with a rich and creamy sauce. It’s a dinner the whole family will love!

Servings: 5

Prep15 minutesCook20 minutesReady in: 35 minutes

Ingredients12 oz (about 3 3/4 cups) dry penne pasta1 Tbsp olive oil1 lb Italian turkey sausage links (about 4 sausage links), casings removed, sausage crumbled (hot or mild, not sweet)10 sun dried tomatoes in oil (1/2 cup), drained, patted dry with paper towels, sliced2 cloves garlic , minced1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 bunch (8 oz) kale, thick ribs removed, chopped (4 cups packed)Salt and freshly ground black pepper2 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp all-purpose flour1 3/4 cup milk1/4 cup heavy cream1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese

InstructionsCook pasta according to directions on package, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for the pasta sauce.Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add in sun dried tomatoes and garlic and saute 30 seconds longer. Add in chicken broth and scrape bottom of pan to deglaze browned bits. Add kale, cook and toss occasionally until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.While kale is cooking, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook stirring constantly 1 minute. While whisking slowly pour in milk and whisk vigorously to smooth lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until mixture beings to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat, stir in cream and parmesan cheese. Pour milk mixture into sausage mixture along with drained pasta and toss to evenly coat. Stir in up to 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency (as it sits the pasta will being to soak up the sauce so you can thin it out as needed with that pasta water). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts Creamy Kale and Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 12g75%Cholesterol 90mg30%Sodium 1075mg47%Potassium 789mg23%Carbohydrates 69g23%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 9g10%Protein 26g52% Vitamin A 5246IU105%Vitamin C 88mg107%Calcium 290mg29%Iron 11mg61% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianKeyword: Penne Pasta, Sausage Pasta Author: Jaclyn

4.91 from 10 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Creamy Kale and Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 12g75%Cholesterol 90mg30%Sodium 1075mg47%Potassium 789mg23%Carbohydrates 69g23%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 9g10%Protein 26g52% Vitamin A 5246IU105%Vitamin C 88mg107%Calcium 290mg29%Iron 11mg61% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Kale and Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 90mg30%

Sodium 1075mg47%

Potassium 789mg23%

Carbohydrates 69g23%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 5246IU105%

Vitamin C 88mg107%

Calcium 290mg29%

Iron 11mg61%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianKeyword: Penne Pasta, Sausage Pasta

Author: Jaclyn