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Bowtie Pasta with Sausage, White Beans and Kale

November 13, 2014 by Lindsay 20 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Today’s recipe comes to you courtesy of my talented friend Liz who blogs over at The Lemon Bowl. If you’ve been on Pinterest at all lately, you’ve probably seen some of her amazing photos and recipes floating around. She’s mom to two adorable boys and has an amazing blog that’s jam-packed with quick, healthy recipes. If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed that I share pretty much every recipe she publishes. I can’t help it. They all sound so darn good. Go check out her blog, then come back to read about this quick, easy dinner idea that she’s sharing over over today!

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Hi Friends!! My name is Liz and I’m the food blogger over at The Lemon Bowl where I have shared over 600 healthy recipes that have helped me maintain a 65 pound weight loss for over 7 years.

I’m so excited to be guest posting for my friend Lindsay while she enjoys this special time with her new baby. As a busy mom of a 3 year old and 10 month old, I know first-hand how hectic it can be to juggle a busy blog with a new baby so I’m honored to be here today.

bowtie pasta with sausage and kale

This flavor-packed Bowtie Pasta with Sausage, White Beans and Kale is not only easy to make but is ideal for a new mom because it is a one-pot meal that requires minimal prep work and clean up. An excellent source of calcium and iron, it is packed with vitamins and nutrients for mommy, baby and the whole family. Heck, it even tastes good at 3am during a middle-of-the-night feeding. I speak from experience.

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A one-pot meal that requires minimal prep work and clean up, it’s an excellent source of calcium and iron and is packed with vitamins and nutrients.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces whole wheat bowties (or short pasta of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Italian turkey sausage links- sweet or spicy
  • 2 cloves garlic,minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes – optional
  • 4 cups kale, roughly chopped
  • 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • minced parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid before draining. *For al dente, cook for 1 minute less than instructed. I also suggest cooking the pasta in salty water- your only opportunity to season the pasta.
  2. In a deep pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casings and add to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage meat as it browns, 7-9 minutes.
  3. When sausage is almost completely browned, add garlic, oregano, fennel and chili flakes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to release flavors.
  4. Deglaze the pan by adding the reserved starchy cooking water and scraping up all of the brown bits with the wooden spoon.
  5. Add kale to the pan along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss until wilted, 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in beans, parmesan cheese and reserved bowties. Heat until warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Garnish minced parsley before serving.

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    yum! this reminds me of a pasta i order from a restaurant here in st. louis – it’s called “grandma’s pasta” and there’s sausage and beans and a whole bunch of other stuff in it! 🙂

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  2. Hollie says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    This seriously looks like a restaurant meal. Thanks for sharing and it is something I will be making soon.

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  3. Stephanie Hartley says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    That looks so delicious and easy to make! I always end up with tomato based pasta (no dairy for me), so it’s nice to find something both dairy free and tomato free!

    Steph – http://nourishmeclean.blogspot.com

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  4. Alex @ get big, go to work says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Sounds delicious and is the perfect mix of carbs, protein and fat! I love the combo of kale and sausage.

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  5. lindsay says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    I love liz!!! and miss her. Gosh, what a great dish, as usual. Thinks for being here to day Liz! and hugs Lindsay!

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  6. Joanna @Makingmine says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Yum – this looks like a perfect meal to whip on a busy week night! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I love anything with sausage! Pre paleo I did a lot of sausage and bow tie dishes and they go well together. Now it’s all veggie noodles for me 🙂

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  8. Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Oooh nice! That looks way good! I don’t know many pasta recipes so thanks!

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  9. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    I bet this would be absolutely fantastic with vegan Field Roast sausage for a veggie version!

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  10. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Kale and sausage is a favorite combo of mine!

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  11. Dina says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    I’ve never thought of adding beans to pasta! Thanks for sharing I am definitely going to be making this soon 🙂

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  12. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    This recipe looks so perfect. I try to find excuses to throw fennel seed into any dish I can so I love that it is in this recipe!

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  13. Kristina & Love & Zest says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    This looks delicious! I the Bean fam of 3 is doing well!

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  14. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    November 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Yum! I eat mostly paleo now, but I’m sure I could do this dish with some veggie noodles instead of pasta.

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  15. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    This sounds yummy!

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  16. Megan @ The Nutrition Addiction says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    This is one of my favorite weeknight dinner meals of all time! Thanks for the reminder, I need to make this soon!

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  17. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Bow tie pasta was always one of my favorites are a kid!

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  18. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    Looks delicious!

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  19. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    This sounds tasty. I would probably sub for turkey sausage. Always looking for easy recipes to make.

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  20. Susan says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    I was trying to print this, because it’s a nice variation on something I already make, but the print button does not work.

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