RECIPES

Italian Chicken Sausage Dinner with Mozzarella

The roasted tomatoes and kale add rustic notes to this simple pasta dish, but the big flavor finale is from the decadent, fresh and milky mozzarella cheese.

Wisconsin Cheese Italian Chicken Sausage Dinner with Mozzarella  Recipe
Active Time
30 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup hot pasta water.
  4. Meanwhile, cook sausage in remaining olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the kale, pasta and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water. Cook and stir until kale is wilted and liquid is thickened and coats the pasta, adding pasta water if necessary. Stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in mozzarella.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Freshly pulled, water-packed fresh mozzarella cheese is dreamy smooth with a delicate, milky flavor and slightly elastic texture.

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