Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 links sweet Italian turkey sausage (8 oz.), such as Jennie-O, casing removed, crumbled
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1 small red bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
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½ medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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4 cups chopped kale (3 oz.)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional)
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1 ½ cups water
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¾ cup whole-wheat penne pasta (3 oz.)
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Add bell pepper and onion to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in kale, garlic, crushed red pepper (if using), and the sausage; cook, stirring, until the kale is wilted, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in water and pasta; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.
