Kale With Penne Recipe

Name: Kale With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 bunch fresh Kale, washed, cut into 1/2? pieces, remove stems; 1 cup diced red onion; 1 large carrot, shredded; 4 Roma tomatoes, diced smallish; 1 slice thick bacon or a few thin slices pancetta, diced fine; sea salt and fresh black pepper; 4 sage leaves, Julienne; 15 ounces can crushed tomatoes; 1 pound Penne (gluten-free as an option); Pecorino cheese shavings for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 bunch fresh Kale, washed, cut into 1/2? pieces, remove stems
1 cup diced red onion
1 large carrot, shredded
4 Roma tomatoes, diced smallish
1 slice thick bacon or a few thin slices pancetta, diced fine
sea salt and fresh black pepper
4 sage leaves, Julienne
15 ounces can crushed tomatoes
1 pound Penne (gluten-free as an option)
Pecorino cheese shavings for garnish

1
Brown the turkey with a little salt and pepper over medium heat, just until it's cooked. Remove to a plate for now, you can drain it on paper towels if you like.
2
In a large skillet with a lid, turn the heat to low (to medium-low) to render the bacon. Take the little pieces out as they crisp up. Add the onion, stir it around for a minute or two while you raise the heat to medium then add the carrot, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook until the carrot gets a bit floppy, then add the sage, turkey, sauce and a tablespoon of water to the pan. Quickly cover the pan with the kale and the lid. You want to steam the kale for 5 minutes.
3
Once everybody is tender in the sauce, serve it over the cooked pasta, and don't forget some cheese over top for a little salty bite. Substitute pasta for gluten-free pasta or brown rice.

317

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 bunch fresh Kale, washed, cut into 1/2? pieces, remove stems, 1 cup diced red onion, 1 large carrot, shredded, and more.

Yes, Kale With Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kale With Penne

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Variations & substitutions

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