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Bucatini Pasta with Sausage and Kale

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Bucatini pasta with sausage and kale is a dish that is satisfying with only 5 ingredients, and on the table in under thirty minutes!

Bucatini with Sausage & Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair

What’s Bucatini Pasta?

Bucatini is a large thick tubular pasta that looks like spaghetti noodles, but they’re much heartier.

You know how Japanese udon noodles are chewy and satisfying? Bucatini pasta gives you the same satiety!

I picked this recipe from the blogger I was assigned to for the Freaky Friday blog hop that I participate in regularly!

Remember when I shared this Baked Hot Cheesy Corn from the last Freaky Friday event?  It has become one of my favorite recipes!!

The premise of Freaky Friday is similar to the Disney Movie, but the switch-a-roo is recipes between bloggers.

Picking the recipe is the hard part of Freaky Friday because I’m surrounded by so many talented home cooks! Alan and I devoured this meal several weeks ago, so it’s been hard to keep this hidden away until now!!

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Simple Bucatini Pasta Recipe For Busy Families

After going through post after post there was no doubt that the recipe I wanted to highlight would need to be an Italian dish.

Yep, when I was assigned to Angela’s LeMoine Family Kitchen I knew right away that a dish that show cases Angela’s Italian roots as well as her casual style of cooking would be my pick!

This Bucatini with Sausage & Kale: 5 Ingredient Meals was a no-brainer! 

Angela has two young boys at home that have shown an interest in cooking too, so don’t be surprised if one day the whole family is on the show Chopped!

I know dinner with young busy kids has to be filling and quick and Angela nailed it with this Bucatini Sausage Kale dish!

This recipe is simple, flavorful and hits the spot! This is the perfect meal for those evenings you want a delicious meal without all the fuss.

I would also serve this for guests with a glass of wine of course!

Bucatini with Sausage and Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair

One Pan Meal Pasta Dish

There’s lots of garlic (yum) in this dish, a light broth with a healthy dose of olive oil, Italian sausage and nutritious kale!

I love everything about this one-pan meal and so did Alan! In fact, we had leftovers that we brought to work for our lunches and the flavors got even better as they melded.

Angela has quite a few healthy recipes you’ll want to check out like this Green Smoothie Power Bowl and BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados.

In addition, Angela has many more Italian recipes like this Italian Wedding Soup and this Antipasto Tortellini Salad!

Bucatini with Sausage and Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair

Be sure to swing by Angela’s blog, LeMoine Family Kitchen and visit the rest of the Freaky Friday participants! I know you’ll find some new recipes to try!

An Affair from the Heart – http://www.anaffairfromtheheart.com/
A Dish of Daily Life – http://www.adishofdailylife.com/
Aunt Bee’s Recipes – http://www.auntbeesrecipes.com/
The Devilish Dish – http://thedevilishdish.blogspot.com/
Full Belly Sisters – http://fullbellysisters.blogspot.com/
Cooking on a Budget – http://pattyandersonsblog.blogspot.com/
A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures – http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/
LeMoine Family Kitchen – http://www.lemoinefamilykitchen.com/
Life Currents – http://lifecurrents.dw2.net/
The Flavor Blender – http://www.theflavorbender.com/
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Wildflours Cottage Kitchen – http://wildflourskitchen.com/
Take Two Tapas – http://taketwotapas.com/
Belle of the Kitchen – http://belleofthekitchen.com/
Who Needs a Cape? – http://whoneedsacape.com/
Big Rigs ‘n lil Cookies – http://www.bigrigsnlilcookies.com/
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Bucatini with Sausage and Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair
Bucatini with Sausage and Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair
Yield: 6 Servings

Bucatini Pasta with Sausage and Kale

Bucatini pasta with Sausage and Kale in a serving dish.

Simple bucatini pasta recipe with lots of flavor and not a lot of work. The sausage and kale round out this dish to a complete meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 5 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, rough chopped
  • 1 lb bucatini {2 cups pasta water reserved!}
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta to about 3 minutes shy of al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water then drain the pasta. Drizzle with a smidgen of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add in the olive oil and sausage breaking up the meat.
  • When the sausage is mostly cooked add in the garlic and then add the kale.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, until the kale begins so soften.
  • Add in the pasta and pasta water. Toss to combine and simmer on low until the pasta is al dente and the pasta water is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle some grated pecorino cheese on top.

    • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    6

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 514Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 690mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 22g

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    Bucatini with Sausage and Kale. This Italian quick meal is tasty and easy to make! The whole family will love this dish! The Foodie Affair
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    1. Bam's Kitchen

      We just had pasta tonight too! Great minds think alike. I love how you have combined the healthy kale with the delicious sausage and cheese and of course garlic. How could we forget that herb. Wishing you a super weekend. Sharing!

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    2. Angela

      Oh Sandra!!! I am so thrilled that you enjoyed this dish!! It is such a great quick and hearty meal that I just love!! You are so kind for all the sweet words and had be giggling at the idea of my family on Chopped! That would certainly be a wonderful experience!!

      Reply

    3. Michaela Kenkel

      This has such awesome flavors!! I am SO MAKING this!! I have always wanted to make bucatini, and now I do even more. Thank you for always being so sweet, I love having you in our group, Sandra!

      Reply

    5. Kelly

      I, too, love Angela’s recipes! You did a BEAUTIFUL job of capturing her recipe! Looks amazing, Sandra!!! Such a wonderful choice for Freaky Friday! 😀

      Reply

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