1poundschicken sausagespicy or sweet or a combination, removed from its casing
4cupschopped kale leaves
⅓cupchopped black olives
1cupchicken broth
Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water generously, and let it return to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook accordingly to package directions, stirring occasionally.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add the sausage and sauté, breaking up the sausage with a spoon as it cooks, until it is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes more. Add the olives, chicken broth, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.
Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sausage and kale mixture to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
If there are people in your posse who are olive averse, pass them on the side and let those who like them add them in.