Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Kale & Creamy Great Northern Bean Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-pound tubular pasta (such as rigatoni or ziti)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-pound spicy mild Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (plus more for garnish)
• 2 15.5-ounce pouches Green Valley Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped leeks
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups packed chopped fresh kale