Penne with sausage and kale & Nada Mato Rosa Sauce (dairy & tomato free)

This easy pasta dinner combines Italian sausage, fresh kale and penne with Nada Mato Tomato-Free Dairy-Free Rosa Sauce. It's rich, creamy and satisfying without relying on traditional tomato-based pasta sauce.

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle Nada Mato Tomato-Free Dairy-Free Rosa Sauce
• ¼ cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Sea salt to taste
• Fresh basil for serving, optional

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned and completely cooked through.
3. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the chopped kale and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt.
5. Pour in the Nada Mato Tomato-Free Dairy-Free Rosa Sauce and stir to combine with the sausage and kale.
6. Add the drained penne and toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy Rosa Sauce.
7. If you'd like a thinner sauce, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
8. Serve hot and finish with fresh basil if desired. 🌿

🥬 Add extra kale or spinach for even more greens.

🍄 Sauté sliced mushrooms with the sausage for an easy addition.

🌿 Finish with fresh basil or parsley.

🥖 If your diet allows it, serve with warm garlic bread for soaking up the extra Rosa Sauce.

Creamy pasta doesn't need tomatoes to be delicious. Nada Mato Tomato-Free Dairy-Free Rosa Sauce makes it easy to turn sausage, kale and pasta into a rich and satisfying dinner with very little prep.

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