Sausage and Kale Skillet
Italian sausage, kale, chickpeas, marinara, and mozzarella cook together in one skillet for a cozy, saucy meal with plenty of protein and greens.
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2-19 oz package Italian Sausage
- 1 bunch kale
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella- sale!
Directions
- Press the sausage out of its casings and into a large skillet, and tuck the extra links into the freezer for another day. Set the pan over medium heat and cook until the sausage is browned all the way through, breaking it into smaller bits as you go. Don’t worry if a little catches on the pan.
- While the sausage cooks, strip the tough stems away from the kale and cut the leaves crosswise into narrow ribbons. Wash the kale thoroughly, then put it in the skillet. Fold it into the sausage and cook for a few minutes, until the greens have completely softened and wilted.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them to the skillet and stir everything together. Spoon the marinara over the mixture, scatter the shredded cheese on top, and cover the pan. Let it gently simmer until the cheese has melted, about 5-10 minutes.