Tasty Tuesday {Chicken Sausage Pasta & Greens}

I must begin by saying...

Happy Giants Opening Day, my friends!  - Love, Benny  

It is a happy and beautiful day indeed and even better knowing they won!

Now on to Tasty Tuesday...I came home last week to the most attractive thing ever: husband in the kitchen cooking dinner while the sun was still out.  That sexy man combined with food and daylight savings = happiness.  We were so excited that we ate out on the deck even though it was a little chilly.

Husband gets home earlier than me most days since he starts wayyy early, so it was awesome to come home to a meal almost ready and an early dinner which led to the ability to go for a drive before the sunset.  Just livin' the dream, folks.  

Since I had already picked out this recipe and bought all of the ingredients, he was happy to help!  Note to self:  Meal plan more often.  

So back to the meal.  This turned out to be a great quick weeknight meal that was filling and provided plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day.  We love a good hearty one-pot meal that also includes some delicious greens (and MEAT), so this was a great meal that could be added to the rotation (if I had a rotation, that is).  

So grab your lover and friend and a big ol' pot of pasta and enjoy this extra daylight we're having!  

Out!

Chicken Sausage Pasta & Greens
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What You'll Need:
8 oz shell pasta
3 cups broccolini, cut into 1" pieces
2 T olive oil
12 oz package cooked chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2" thick slices
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic (or more if you're like us and looove your garlic), minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1-2 cups arugula
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
crushed red pepper
extra olive oil

In a dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the Broccolini the last 4 minutes of cooking time.  Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.  Set aside.  In a 12" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add sausage, onion and garlic.  Cook, turning occasionally, until sausage is browned, about 3 minutes.  Add pasta mixture, chicken broth, salt and pepper.  Heat through.  Add arugula and dill.  Remove from heat; toss to wilt greens.   Divide among shallow bowls and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.  Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired.

Happy Tuesday!