Pasta With Kale And Kidney Beans Recipes

PASTA WITH RED KIDNEY BEANS

Steps:

• Bring undrained tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, water, parsley and seasonings to a boil in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add pasta, stir, turn off heat, and cover.
• Stir frequently until pasta is tender.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

BRAISED KALE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cut tough stems off kale and discard. Stack leaves, roll tightly and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with cold water; swirl to remove grit. Drain in a colander. Clean a second time if water in the bowl looks visibly dirty.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in vegetable both, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add the kale. Season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender but not soft, about 3 minutes.
• Uncover saucepan; stir in beans and hot sauce. Stir until beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BROTHY PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TUNA AND KALE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then add a small handful of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan or very deep skillet over medium heat. (Alternatively, cook the pasta and then wipe out the pot before proceeding.) Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the kale, rosemary and crushed red pepper. Cook until the kale is just starting to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the pasta, beans and tuna and simmer over low heat until hot, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into shallow bowls and top with grated Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND KALE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in well salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
• Add the thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the chopped kale and garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes until the kale has wilted slightly and is bright green.
• Add the white beans and stir to combine. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
• Add the nutritional yeast, if using, and stir to combine.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine. Tip: Kitchen tongs are easier to use here than a spoon or spatula.
• Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water if you like it saucier. *If you forgot to reserve the pasta cooking water, you can use vegetable broth.
• Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

KILLER KALE PASTA

Steps:

• Place the bell peppers over the flame of a gas burner to char, turning, 3 to 4 minutes per side (or char the peppers under the broiler, turning, 5 minutes). Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow the peppers to steam about 10 minutes. Once cool to the touch, remove the peppers from the bowl and pull off the charred skin and stems and remove the seeds. Slice and set aside until ready to use.
• Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the shallots and garlic; season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and wine and cook until most of the wine has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and the roasted red peppers. Mix well and bring to a steady boil, then reduce the heat so the sauce simmers.
• Meanwhile, prepare the kale by removing and discarding the stems; tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Fold the kale into the tomato sauce along with the chicken and toss to combine. Cover and cook until the kale has wilted, about 5 minutes. If the sauce seems dry, add the chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time. Continue cooking, covered, until the kale is tender, all the flavors have come together and the sauce is thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the Dutch oven with the finished sauce. Drizzle in some olive oil. Cook over low heat, tossing to coat everything, 2 to 3 minutes. (This allows the last cooking of the pasta to be done in the sauce.) Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve the pasta in large bowls and top with spoonfuls of parmesan, more red pepper flakes and another drizzle of olive oil.

PASTA WITH KALE AND KIDNEY BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, stock, salt and peppers and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in kale, pasta, and beans, and cook 2 minutes until all is heated through. Spoon into shallow bowls and top with cheese.