Roasted Garlic Herb Fettuccine with Mustard Greens and Sausage

Serving Size:  4-6

Ingredients:

1 lb. Pappardelle’s Roasted Garlic Herb Fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb. Italian sausage
1/2 lb. mustard greens
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions: 

  1. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
  2. In a large soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil. When warm, add onions and cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Stir in greens and cook until they wilt, approximately 2-4 minutes. Add half-and-half and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Ladle sauce over individual plates of pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.