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20 Minute One Pot Pesto Pasta with Sausage and Greens

One pot pesto pasta with sausage and greens, on the table in 20 minutes. The pasta, sausage and kale all cook in the same pot, so there is only one to wash.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb pasta any short shape. I use penne
  • 12 oz fully cooked sausage I use Aidells
  • 1 bunch kale or spinach
  • 4 tbsp pesto store bought is fine
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and set it aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, chop the sausage into bite size pieces.
  3. Wash the kale or spinach and tear or cut it into smaller pieces. Remove the thick stems if you are using kale.
  4. Return the empty pasta pot to medium heat and add the oil.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the sausage. Cook for a minute if your sausage is fully cooked, or until browned and cooked through if it is raw.
  6. Add the kale or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the pasta and the pesto back to the pot. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

I use Aidells fully cooked sausage and Kirkland Signature basil pesto from Costco. If you want to stretch this further, add a rinsed can of white beans along with the pasta.