Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Kale Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
• 14-16 ounces bulk Italian sausage
• 1 large bunch purple or Tuscan kale, de-stemmed and leaves chopped
• 1 large shallot, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 cup salted pasta water
• 1 lemon, juice only
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)