Showing posts with label Kale Gravy for Pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kale Gravy for Pasta. Show all posts

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Multi-Veggie & Multi Grain Pasta

One 14.5 Oz Box Barilla Plus Rotini
One 14.5 Oz Can No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes
One Diced Onion
1 TBSP Minced Garlic,
One Diced Orange Bell Pepper
One Diced Red Bell Pepper
8 Oz Frozen Broccoli Florets Steamed
1 Bunch Sauteed Kale
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Skillet
1 Large Bowl
Container For Cooking Pasta or Cook Over Stove Al Dente

Heat 1-2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil In Skillet Over Medium Heat
Add Onion, Garlic, & Peppers
Saute Until Just Tender & Set Aside

Microwave Broccoli According to Package Directions
Drain & Set Aside

Empty Pasta into Pasta N More Container, Add Water to Level 8, 1/8 TSP Sea Salt
Microwave 26-28 Minutes, Drain  Add To Bowl, & Set Aside.

Add Sauteed Vegetables Over Pasta
Add Steamed Broccoli
Add Tomatoes
Mix & Serve As Is or Topped With Some Fresh Grated Pecorino Romano, Daiya, or Soy Cheese



Ready To Eat











Add Veggie Faux Meat Crumble if You Like
For Meat Eaters Add Isernio's Skinless Ground Chicken Italian Sausage

Friday, August 12, 2011

Baked Whole Wheat Rotini With Kale Gravy & Chicken Italian Sausage

Step 1
Prepare My Kale Gravy Using This Recipe Link Below:
http://mycontinuingthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/08/kale-gravy-for-pasta.html
After Kale Gravy Is Done, Remove From Stove & Set Aside

Step II
Cook 16 Ounces of Isernio's Ground Chicken Italian Sausage Or Other Brand & Set Aside

Step III
Prepare a 13 or 14.5 Oz Box of Whole Wheat Rotini With A Pasta Cooker in Microwave or On Stove
Drain Well &; Set Aside

Step IV
Add 1-2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil To A Large Deep Casserole Dish
Add Pasta
Sprinkle Frontier Garlic Granules Over Pasta
Add In An Additional 12.5 oz Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes No Salt Added
Add Cooked Sausage
Add Kale Gravy
Optional to Add In Some Stuffed Sliced Garlic Olives
Top With Freshly Shredded Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese
Bake In 400 Oven Just Long To Melt The Cheese


This is the only way to get ground chicken Italian sausage where I live in Illinois.

Cook this & Set Aside











Rotini With Cooked Sausage, Kale Gravy, Extra Tomatoes & Garlic Granules Ready To Be Topped With Cheese & Baked












Fresh Grated Cheese Ready To Bake

Kale Gravy For Pasta

1 Bunch of Fresh Kale
All Natural Veggie Wash With Organic Citrus or Use Other Produce Cleaner
1 Salad Spinner or Colander & Lots of Paper Towels
1 Cutting Board, 1 Knife
1 Bowl
1 Skillet

1/8 TSP Sea Salt
Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
1-2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil



1/4 -1/2 Cup Diced Onion
8-10 Sliced Grape Tomatoes

2 TBSP Minced Garlic
Fresh Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese


Clean Kale With All Natural Veggie Wash With Organic Citrus or Use Other Produce Cleaner
Place Kale In Salad Spinner & Spin Dry, Then Dry Some Completely With Paper Towels
Heat Oil In Skillet On Medium
Add Onion, Tomatoes, Kale, & Garlic And Cook Until Kale is Just Wilted And Onions Turn Opaque.
Serve Fresh Grated Cheese Over Kale Gravy Once Your Ready To Top Your Pasta With Your Kale Gravy






Sauteing in Skillet