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BAKED PASTA WITH KALE



Baked Pasta With Kale image

From Woman's Day: Kale is a hearty, versatile winter green that's also a superfood. Adding it to some of your favorite recipes, like this classic baked penne, gives even your most comforting dishes a serious nutrient boost.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Penne

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb penne, whole wheat (or other short pasta)
1 lb kale, stems discarded and leaves cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
20 ounces turkey sausage, Italian, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
kosher salt
pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, 1%
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the kale during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and kale and return it to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the onion and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stirring constantly, gradually add the milk. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes; stir in the crushed red pepper.
  • Add the sauce to the pasta and kale and toss to coat. Add the sausage, tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella and toss to combine. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 3-quart or 9- by 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake until heated through and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.5, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 188.2, Sodium 918.5, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 3, Protein 37.8

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE



Penne With Sausage and Kale image

Hearty ingredients load this quick Italian dinner with spicy, cheesy flavor. Adapted from epicurious.com

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb hot Italian turkey sausage, casings discarded and sausage crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 lb kale, tough stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 lb penne
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic, onion and sausage, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blanch kale in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove kale with a large sieve and drain. Return cooking water in pot to a boil, then cook pasta in boiling water, uncovered, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • While pasta cooks, add kale to sausage in skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, then add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water to skillet, tossing until combined. Stir in cheese and thin with additional cooking water if desired.
  • Serve immediately, with additional cheese on the side.

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