"HELLO to the Februarys. Polar vortex? End of Sugar Free January? Formal dating holiday coming up on the 14th? The time is now. Date Night Rigatoni is here, and it…..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb rigatoni + 2 cups reserved pasta water
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups chopped fennel or celery
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 lb Italian sausage
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or chopped*
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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2 cups chopped kale
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1 teaspoon salt
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freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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red pepper flakes