Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta + Video

This Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta is a simple, hearty, and healthy dish that will please the whole family. Ready in 30 minutes or less this pasta will be a new weeknight staple.

This week our lemon tree has been giving us so much fruit. I have given some away but I am trying to use these beautiful lemons in my recipes. I made Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta last week and my husband and kids absolutely loved it!! Little did they know I was just scrambling to get dinner out with what we had. Sometimes the best meals are made without rhyme or reason. 

I’ve successfully added this pasta into our menu 2-3 times per month. I love changing the meals up but certain dishes are worth keeping like this Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta! 

Ingredient Swaps

• Andouille Chicken Sausage: This sausage tends to pack a spicy ???? kick if you aren’t into some Italian Chicken Sausage is the perfect substitute. 
• Kale: Okay kale is not for everyone, I get it. The most perfect swap for this pasta recipe is baby spinach. 

How to make Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta 

1. Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook till al dente. 
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle bottom of the pan with oil. 
3. Add kale and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. If you use spinach it will only need to cook 30 seconds. 
4. Add in diced andouille sausage and brown for 3 minutes. 
5. Add cooked pasta, seasonings, butter, and lemon juice. Stir till combined and butter melted.
6. Serve with a fresh lemon wedge and parmesan, enjoy!

Love easy and delicious meals, also try Easy Take-Out Style Chicken, Balsamic Honey Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies + Video, and Rosemary Honey Chicken with Roasted Veggies + Video.

Yield: 6

Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta

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This Lemon Sausage & Kale Pasta is a simple, hearty, and healthy dish that will please the whole family. Ready in 30 minutes or less this pasta will be a new weeknight staple.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dry pasta, calletani
• 3 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• 5 cups curly kale, chopped & stems removed
• 12 ounces chicken andouille sausage, diced
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup parmesan for serving
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook till al dente. 
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle bottom of the pan with oil. 
Add kale and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. If you use spinach it will only need to cook 30 seconds. 
Add in diced andouille sausage and brown for 3 minutes. 
Add cooked pasta, seasonings, butter, and lemon juice. Stir till combined and butter is melted.

Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a fresh lemon wedge and parmesan, enjoy!