Penne With Chorizo And Kale

• 225 g penne
• 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
• 2 chorizo sausages, thickly sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale leaves, washed and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Steam the broccoli and set aside.
2. Boil some water in a large saucepot and cook the pasta according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, fry the chorizo in a frying pan on a high heat, turning so both sides get nice and crispy.
4. Remove the chorizo from the pan and leave to drain on paper towel.
5. Use a little more paper towel to clean out most of the fat from the chorizo from the frying pan, then add the olive oil.
6. Set the pan over a medium heat and lightly saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
7. Add the kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
8. Stir in the broccoli and chorizo and set aside.
9. Drain the pasta and mix in the hot sauce, salt and pepper.
10. Stir in the cheddar cheese, then toss with the chorizo mixture and serve.

penne, broccoli, chorizo sausages, olive oil, kale leaves, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-with-chorizo-and-kale-112137 (may not work)