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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Pasta

    Roasted Tomato Pasta with Kale and Mozzarella

    Published: Oct 10, 2013 · Modified: Oct 8, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 7 Comments

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    You didn't think I froze all of the slow roasted tomatoes, right? As I was filling jars I was dreaming of this recipe for Roasted Tomato Pasta with Kale and Mozzarella: penne pasta in a rich sauce of roasted tomatoes and tender kale topped with melting mozzarella.

    Penne with Slow Roasted Tomatoes Kale and Mozzarella in a white bowl

    If you've already roasted the tomatoes, the hardest part of this Roasted Tomato Pasta is boiling pasta. If you haven't roasted tomatoes, then you'll have to open a can of roasted tomatoes. Either way, you'll have dinner - or a really nice lunch - on the table in 15 minutes flat.

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    Roasted Tomato Pasta with Kale and Mozzarella

    Marissa Stevens
    I've called for canned tomatoes, but Slow Roasted Tomatoes also work wonderfully in this recipe. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 513 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 10 ounces penne or other short pasta
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
    • 1 large shallot coarsely chopped
    • 29 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes such as Muir Glen
    • 1 bunch Lacinato kale sliced crosswise into thin ribbons
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 ounces mozzarella shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Cook penne according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and kale; cook and stir until most of the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated and kale is tender.
    • Drain pasta and add directly into tomato mixture; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Divide pasta mixture into two serving bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Divide mozzarella evenly over bowls and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 1134mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7375IUVitamin C: 100.4mgCalcium: 329mgIron: 4.8mg
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Joan says

      July 09, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      I liked this a lot, but a little too spicy for me. I used 2 smaller cans of tomatoes and next time I would use one fire roasted and one plain.
      Really easy and quick.

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        July 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

        Hi Joan! Interesting about the spice - I don't think of fire roasted tomatoes being spicy. But I'm glad you have a plan to make it just right for you next time. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ido Abdan says

      August 13, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      i love this recipe for a hearty lunch or dinner. absolutely delicious! 10/10

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 16, 2016 at 8:26 am

        Thanks so much, Ido!

        Reply
    3. Tess @ Tips on Life and Love says

      October 14, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I love this recipe! I know I'd try and save this for lunch the next day, but this looks too good for that to happen.

      Reply
    4. Eileen says

      October 11, 2013 at 10:37 am

      So beautiful! I'm super glad to see all the kale popping up lately. Such a great addition for a hearty yet quick pasta dinner.

      Reply
    5. Ali @ Inspiralized says

      October 11, 2013 at 10:11 am

      What an absolutely beautiful bowl of pasta! This has two of my favorite ingredients - kale and tomatoes! Yum, thanks for sharing - great blog!

      Reply

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