ORECCHIETTE WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND KALE
This is true to the Apulian tradition of serving chopped greens with orecchiette, those little ear-shaped pasta, though the greens might be different in Apulia and the combination doesn't always include a tomato sauce. Since I've always got tomato sauce in my freezer, it's an easy dish to throw together. This winter version is made with canned tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide skillet or saucepan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. As soon as the garlic begins to smell fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute), add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and basil sprigs and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is thick and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for 2 to 4 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Using a skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the pot of water. Drain the kale and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine and stir into the tomato sauce.
- Bring the pot of water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, or according to the cooking directions on the package. Drain and toss with the tomato and kale mixture right in the pan. Add the Parmesan, toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 419, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Jessica Mayes
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili flakes to give it more flavor.
JIHANE messalem
[email protected]The orecchiette was a bit too al dente for my taste, but the tomato sauce was very good. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the orecchiette for a few minutes longer.
Henry Vazquez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Begashaw Tesfaye
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and it added a nice touch of bitterness to the dish.
Ricky Hill
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.
Hema Sapkota
[email protected]The orecchiette was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Waqas First
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Keanu Le Roux
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and it added a nice touch of bitterness to the dish. I would definitely make this again.
Khalil Gray Harris
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The orecchiette was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Michael Ifeanyi
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The orecchiette was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Van Tag
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili flakes to give it more flavor.
Natasha Cavazos
[email protected]The orecchiette was a bit too al dente for my taste, but the tomato sauce was very good. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the orecchiette for a few minutes longer.
Md Nasim
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The orecchiette cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Nahro Photograph
[email protected]This orecchiette with tomato sauce and kale was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the kale added a nice touch of bitterness. I will definitely be making this again.