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November 21, 2013

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake I can hardly believe the holidays are right around the corner! My brain is all like “whaaaa?!”. But it’s also excited! I absolutely love this time of year (!!!), so I’m really trying to soak it all in. There are so many fabulous aspects of this season to drink up; What’s your favorite part?

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Despite my undying love for all things celebratory, I think the one thing we can all agree on is that when it comes to the holidays, things can get BANANAS! Bananas busy, that is. It’s half the fun! But it’s also good to have a game plan to keep ones self sane and all 😉

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

My game plan is make ahead meals; always and forever! And this suuuuuper cheesy kale and roasted red pepper pasta bake is my go-to dinner gem and jam. It’s hearty, full of veggies and cheese, and truly just good old fashioned comfort food. It also makes a TON! Which is great if you have a big family to feed. Or if you’re a lazy couple who likes to eat leftover pasta with cheap wine 3 nights in a row (hand raised!).

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Happy Thursday, friends! We’re almost at the weekend. Plans!?

Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake Super Cheesy Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake – Baker by Nature

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1 pound bow tie pasta, cooked al dente

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium-sized yellow onion, diced

1 large roasted red pepper, sliced into thin strips

1 pound kale, ribs discarded and chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 cups of your favorite marinara sauce, I used my classic marinara 

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Parmesan cheese for sprinkling, optional

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside. Don’t over cook pasta or your final result will be soggy noodles.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Add onions, peppers, and kale, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the kale has softened and the onions have lightened in color. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce, then remove pan from heat.

Preheat ovens broiler.

Stir cooked noodles into the sauce mixture, then pour mixture into a very large, deep, baking dish. Spread ricotta cheese over the top of the noodle mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Place baking dish in the oven on the middle rack, and broil for 5-6 minutes, or until the lid of cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Spoon pasta mixture onto plates, sprinkle with parsley and parmesan, and serve once!

 

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  1. Julie @ Table for Two says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Omg, i’m completely drooling. I’m such a carb-o-holic that this is so right up my alley!!

    Reply
  2. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    November 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Soooo much cheeeeeeese. Gimme. This is my kind of comfort food!

    Reply
  3. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Ohhh my heavens! That sauce… the cheeeese! I truly love a good pasta bake 🙂

    Reply
  4. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    DUDE.

    Reply
  5. Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Oh goodness, kale and roasted red pepper?! Goodness lady, I’ll take it!

    Reply
  6. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    November 21, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    This looks so comforting and so satisfying! I would love to just have a large bowl of this right now.

    Reply
  7. Anna @ Bashful Bao says

    November 21, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    I love a good, cheesy pasta bake, especially one that takes care of dinners for a while! Looks super tasty!!

    Reply
  8. Jackie {The Beeroness} says

    November 21, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I haven’t been to NYC on Christmas Day, but I bet it’s magical. Almost as magical as this pasta.

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      November 21, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      I thinky you’re very overdue for an NYC trip 😉 *hint hint!

      Reply
  9. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    November 21, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Cheese, carbs, + tons of leftovers = IN!

    Reply
  10. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    November 21, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Yum yum. Cheesy, saucy, carby with a little bit of kale thrown in – sounds good to me!

    Reply
  11. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    November 21, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Oh my gosh, this pasta. So amazing. I can’t get over it.
    Pinned!

    Reply
  12. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    I love a good cheesy bake, but especially when it can use our garden veggies too!

    Reply
  13. Cass @foodmyfriend says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Stunning. Now that’s my kind of carb loading!

    Reply
  14. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Ohmahgarsh! Girl, I need to make this soon…a pasta dish like this one is sure to cure all the holiday blues and stresses. It would be worth breaking out in hives for (dairy allergy) with all that cheeeeeeez! Where’s my Benadryl? Thanks for sharing, m’lady. Pinning!

    Reply
  15. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    I wish I had this for dinner tonight, this looks like the perfect weeknight meal. Love all the peppers and cheesy goodness!

    Reply
  16. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:15 am

    This is my type of dish in every way, shape and form!!!

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:02 am

    You had me at super cheesy.

    Reply
  18. Tieghan says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Super cheesy!! Oh yes, oh yes!! This is amazing, Ashley! Today is apparently all about the cheese!

    Reply
  19. Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I definitely have a huge head of kale AND a huge container of left over ricotta sitting in my fridge, just begging to be used. I know what I am making!

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Kale, roasted peppers and cheese? Count me in! This is my kind of comfort food – looks amazing Ashley!

    Reply
  21. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I love a good pasta bake, this looks so comforting!

    Reply
  22. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    November 23, 2013 at 3:14 am

    we are so the couple who LIVES on leftovers. i’d go for a bowl of this pasta asap 🙂

    Reply
  23. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Pasta bake, be my dinner tomorrow, please!

    Reply
  24. Holly says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Omg! Made this tonight and it’s soo yummy! Definitely a favourite with us!

    Reply
  25. Jabba says

    November 24, 2013 at 6:12 am

    I made this tonight too and it’s definitely a keeper. It makes a LOT but I have a feeling it will re-heat nicely. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  26. Kathryn says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    This pasta looks totally delicious and so full of flavour – definitely one I’m going to make!

    Reply
  27. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Ashley! This looks unbelievable. Saving it to try sometime. I love anything cheesy, red pepper-y, and kale-y. =)

    Reply
  28. Nora (Buttercream Fanatic) says

    November 28, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I have a feeling I’m going to be eating this A LOT this winter. Pinned!

    Reply
  29. Stefanie says

    January 18, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I have been looking for more ways to add kale to my diet, so super excited to find this recipe and try it this week. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • bakerbynature says

      January 18, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Yay! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

      Reply
  30. Sharan says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. I’ve made it twice and it’s turned out great. And it’s so easy and fast. I had never cooked with kale before, which is pretty shameful for a vegetarian. 🙂

    Reply
  31. Johna565 says

    August 28, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Great article post.Really thank you! Fantastic. bekdfeedgbaf

    Reply
  32. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    oh my gawd, Ashley.. this looks soooo good. This is my kinda comfort food right here. love!!

    Reply
  33. Suzanne Taylor says

    December 18, 2016 at 4:02 am

    Wow what delicious dishes! I’m going to make them all

    Reply

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