Orecchiette with Butternut Squash, Kale and Sausage
Prep time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 to 6 servings
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan8 ounces loose sweet or hot Italian sausage½ medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes¼ teaspoon chili powder, plus more to tasteBlack pepper, to taste12 ounces orecchiette1 bunch kale, stems discarded, leaves tornShaved parmesan cheese, for topping
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of…