TUSCAN KALE PASTA WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Ingredients

—4 links Queen City Sausage—Smoke Sausage.  Cut into 1/2” pieces

—1 LBS. Gnocchi pasta or favorite.  Cook according to package instructions.  Keep a 1/4-1/2 cup of starchy pasta water aside at the end

—1 Bunch Tuscan kale or available kale.  Washed

—3 OZ. Freshly ground Parmesan cheese

—1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil

—4 Large cloves of garlic

—Zest of lemon

—Sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Set a pot of salted water to boil.

2. Add the kale and garlic.  Cook until the kale is vibrant green.  Remove from the water and drain throughly

3. Using a blender or food processor, add the kale and garlic.  Blend.  Add olive oil and lemon zest.  Blend until smooth

4. Add the drained pasta back into the pot with olive oil.  Add kale/garlic and 1/4 cup of pasta water to the pot.  Add the sausages.  Sauté on medium-low heat for a couple of minutes

5. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese, saving 1/4 to apply to the finished dish and serve

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