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Vodka Pasta -N-Cheese Bake

Servings 4 -5
Author Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2- 2 1/2 cups chopped kale from 1 large bunch
  • 1 pound uncooked gluten free or whole wheat pasta preferably elbow
  • 2 1/2 cups store bought vodka sauce or homemade
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs if gluten free process 1 Udi's bagel in the food processor until it resembles traditional bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a large 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with olive oil, set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Pour into a colander and shake it a few times to drain really well. Place the cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Once the butter has melted add the chopped kale. Gently move the kale around the pan until it is slightly wilted and almost cooked through about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the kale to the mixing bowl with the pasta.
  4. Mix the pasta with the kale and vodka sauce thoroughly. If the mixture seems a little dry to you add more sauce a 1/4 cup at a time.
  5. Pour half of the pasta and kale mixture in the baking pan, top with the Monterey Jack and White Cheddar cheese, then layer the remaining pasta over the top and spread it out evenly in the pan.Top the pasta with breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese then bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
  6. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.