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Suggest a better descriptionThis comforting, cheesy baked pasta will convince kids and the most kale-averse adults to fall in love this leafy green. This easy to make casserole is a complete main dish in one pan, but you can also serve it as a hearty side dish alongside roasted chicken, pork chops, or any protein. Best of all, the dish comes together in 30 minutes or less. Buy pre-chopped, pre-washed bagged kale and pre-shredded cheese to save prep time.
Active:
20 mins
Total:
30 mins
Yield:
Serves 6
Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Recipe Hector Manuel Sanchez
Ingredients
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4 quarts water
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat broiler with oven rack 8 to 9 inches from heat. Bring 4 quarts water and 1/4 cup of the salt to a boil in a Dutch oven over high. Add chopped kale; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Cool 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place milk in a 1-quart glass measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.
Step 3
Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Whisk in hot milk. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a low boil, whisking often. Cook, whisking often, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese, hot sauce, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Roughly chop kale. Fold kale and cooked pasta into cheese sauce. Pour into a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Step 4
Stir together panko and 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Broil until panko is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Test Kitchen Tip
Tenderize hardy greens like kale by blanching them in a large stockpot of boiling water. Cook the kale in salted water until tender, and then drain the kale and pat dry with paper towels. Look for bags of prewashed and chopped kale to save prep time.
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Serving Size: 1 (399g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 269 | ||
Calories from Fat: 70 (26%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 7.8g | 10 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.8g | 14 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.8g | ||
Cholesterol 12.2mg | 4 % | |
Sodium 644.3mg | 22 % | |
Potassium 235.1mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 40.4g | 12 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5 % | |
Sugars, other 39.1g | ||
Protein 8.6g | 12 % | |
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Calories per serving: 269
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