Yes, you can add kale to a pasta bake. It holds up well during baking and enhances the dish with both color and nutritional value. To prevent the kale from becoming tough, it’s best to lightly cook it beforehand. This ensures that it blends well with the other ingredients and prevents the greens from drying out while baking.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I have to use curly kale?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
You can experiment with whatever kale you would like. However, curly kale is the most common<\/a> type, and most recipes are designed for it; it’s what we used for this recipe. Plus, you can often purchase this kale already triple-washed for convenience. If you want to try a different variety, Tuscan kale is usually a good substitute for curly.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I include meat?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Certainly. Crumbled Italian sausage would be delicious, or even shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. If salt is a concern, try to find one labeled low-sodium.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How should I store and reheat leftovers?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 375°F, covered in foil, until warmed through.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "What should I serve with Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Pasta Bake?",
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"@type": "Answer",
"text": " We recommend serving it with a green salad, such as our Simple Green Salad with Citronette<\/a>, Herb & Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette <\/a>or Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette<\/a>. Additionally, consider adding rolls, focaccia or garlic bread to help you enjoy every last bit of sauce on your plate. You could also prepare a batch of sheet-pan vegetables, like our Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables<\/a>, Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables<\/a> or Garlic-Parmesan Asparagus<\/a>, to complement the meal.<\/p>"
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