Best 5 Penne Alfredo With Kale Recipes

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Penne Alfredo with kale is a flavorful and versatile dish that combines classic Italian flavors with the healthy goodness of kale. This recipe offers a delicious twist on the traditional pasta dish by incorporating the vibrant green leaves of kale into the creamy Alfredo sauce. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, this pasta dish is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your nutritional needs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE PARMESAN ALFREDO



Penne Parmesan Alfredo image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, minced
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 pound penne pasta
1 (8-ounce) package frozen peas, blanched in salt water
Salt and white pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
  • For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan which will be large enough to accommodate the pound of cooked pasta, and saute onion until it becomes translucent. Mix in the flour to make a roux. Gradually add milk and allow thickening over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan. Immediately cover surface of sauce with a sheet of plastic wrap and set aside briefly.
  • Boil the pasta until al dente and drain. Add the cooked pasta and the blanched peas to the pan containing the sauce and fold to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 oz penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
  • Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PENNE WITH CHORIZO AND KALE



Penne With Chorizo and Kale image

I created this recipe to suit the veggies I happened to have in my fridge at the time. It was pretty slim pickings but if I'd had onions or fresh lemon I might have added those too. As it was, I was pretty pleased with this. If you don't have chorizo, you could use your favourite sausage.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

225 g penne
1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
2 chorizo sausages, thickly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups kale leaves, washed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Steam the broccoli and set aside.
  • Boil some water in a large saucepot and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, fry the chorizo in a frying pan on a high heat, turning so both sides get nice and crispy.
  • Remove the chorizo from the pan and leave to drain on paper towel.
  • Use a little more paper towel to clean out most of the fat from the chorizo from the frying pan, then add the olive oil.
  • Set the pan over a medium heat and lightly saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Add the kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  • Stir in the broccoli and chorizo and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta and mix in the hot sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese, then toss with the chorizo mixture and serve.

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.

PENNE WITH KALE AND ONION



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I love kale; my husband hates it. But when I swapped it into a favorite penne-with-spinach recipe, it was so delicious, he asked for seconds! -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
6 cups chopped fresh kale
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently and adding the garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add kale; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain., Drain penne; drizzle with remaining oil. Stir the salt, penne and kale into the onion mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. If possible, use organic kale and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the kale properly: Kale can be tough if it's not cooked properly. Be sure to massage the kale with olive oil and salt before cooking, and then cook it over medium heat until it's tender but still has a bit of a bite.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight firmness to it. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce: There are many different Alfredo sauces available in stores, but not all of them are created equal. Look for a sauce that is made with fresh cream and Parmesan cheese, and avoid sauces that contain artificial ingredients.
  • Add some extra flavor: If you want to add some extra flavor to your pasta, try adding some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or artichoke hearts. You could also add a pinch of red pepper flakes or black pepper.

Conclusion:

Penne Alfredo with Kale is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both flavorful and healthy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give Penne Alfredo with Kale a try.

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