Stella® Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound of Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped
• 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup Stella Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Stella Shaved Parmesan Cheese, to serve
• In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled and no longer pink.
• Stir in the chopped kale in batches, allowing it to wilt down as it cooks.
• Add the cannellini beans and chicken stock. Let simmer for 10 minutes before adding in the heavy cream and Stella Shredded Parmesan Cheese.
• Sprinkle with Stella Shaved Parmesan Cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Serve warm.