Sausage and Chard Pasta

This is a hearty and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare, especially on a weeknight. I came across this in Sunset magazine, and I've adapted it to include double the greens; feel free to use any sort of leafy greens instead of chard, such as kale. You can also use any sort of sausage -- spicy or mild.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole-wheat or regular linguine
• 12 ounces Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bunches chard, stems discarded and leaves chopped
• 4 Roma or medium beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• Shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Start cooking pasta according to package directions. 
2. Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium heat. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Cook until browned. 
3. Add sausage and stir frequently, until sausage starts to brown, about 5 minutes. 
4. Add chard and tomatoes and cook, covered, until chard wilts, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream.
5. Put drained pasta in a large, shallow serving bowl. Pour sausage and chard mixture over pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Serves 2-4. Eat up.