Kielbasa & Kale Fettucini
Kielbasa & Kale Fettucini
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 744kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pound kale tough leaves and center ribs removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound gluten-free fettuccini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for serving
- 1 pound gluten-free turkey kielbasa sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving (omit for dairy-free)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
- Add the chopped kale and blanch for 5 minutes.
- Remove the kale from the water with a sieve and drain.
- Return the water to a boil, add the fettuccini, and cook according to the package directions.
- Reserve 1 cup of the starchy cooking water, then drain the fettuccini and reserve.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the sliced kielbasa and brown for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add the kale to the cooked kielbasa and cook, stirring, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, fettuccini, and ½ cup of the reserved starchy cooking water.
- Stir in the cheese, if using.
- Add more of the starchy cooking water if needed.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kielbasa & Kale Fettucini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 166mg55%
Sodium 1818mg76%
Potassium 980mg28%
Carbohydrates 94g31%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 8840IU177%
Vitamin C 140.7mg171%
Calcium 333mg33%
Iron 14.5mg81%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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