Linguine With Sausage & Kale

Step 1: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt and pasta and cook according to the package instructions.

Step 2: Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.

Step 4: Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking it up with the back of a spoon.

Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes over the sausage and press them into the meat.

Step 6: Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes more, or until the onion softens.

Step 7: Add the kale and reduce the heat to low.

Step 8: Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring often, until the kale is tender.

Step 9: Add the cream and scrape up any bits of sausage clinging to the inside bottom of the pan.

Step 10: Add the linguine and half of the cheese and toss well.

Step 11: Add 1/2 of the reserved pasta water and toss again, adding more if the mixture is too dry.

Step 12: Divide the pasta among 4 plates or bowls and garnish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and the cheese.