Boil a large pot of salted water, add half the box of pasta + cook 10-12 min or until al dente, then drain + return to pot

Meanwhile, remove 2 sausage from casings + discard casings; heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over high; add sausage to pan, break into large chunks + sear undisturbed 2 min; flip meat over, break into small pieces + cook 2-3 min until fully cooked + no pinkness remains; set aside

Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over med-high + sauté half the kale + salt/pep 2-3 min until wilted; add remaining kale + cook 2-3 min more until all kale is wilted

Add sausage, kale, salt/pep + 4-6 tbsp cheese to pasta, then toss + divide to plates