Ingredients
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1 lb spaghetti
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 links meatless Italian sausage
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1 cup diced onion
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2 cups frozen chopped kale, thawed
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1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
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3/4 cup half & half
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
1
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid before draining.
2
Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium. Add the sausage and onion. Cook 5 min., until sausage is browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon.
3
Stir in the kale, tomatoes, and half & half. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 min., until onion is tender, stirring often.
4
Toss cooked spaghetti with sausage mixture, adding pasta water if needed. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Tips
Use a brand of softer meatless sausage that can be crumbled into smaller bits or substitute meatless crumbles and season with a bit of extra salt and pepper.
