Ingredients:
- 3/4 lb ziti rigate whole wheat ziti or 3/4 lb any other short-cut pasta
- nutmeg , to taste
- fresh basil , torn , to taste
- parmigiano-reggiano cheese , to taste
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain, reserving about 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat about 11/2 tablespoons EVOO, 1 1/2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
- Stir in 2 cloves garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the kale to wilt to crisp-tender, a couple of minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
- Transfer to a plate and reserve the skillet.
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
- Place the ricotta cheese in the bottom of a casserole.
- Place the reserved skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cloves garlic for 1 minute, then add the onion and stir for 2 minutes.
- Using a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes. Add them to the garlic and onion and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the basil to wilt.
- Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Add the pasta, reserved cooking water and the kale to the ricotta in the casserole; season with salt and pepper.
- Top with two-thirds of the tomato sauce, a thin layer of parmigiano-reggiano and the mozzarella.
- Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheeses.
- Pass the remaining sauce and parmigiano-reggiano at the table for topping.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 312.6 Kcal (1309 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 188.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.98g | 32% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 41.57mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 476.09mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 182.55mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.64g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.35g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.54g | 6% | |
| Protein | 25.33g | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 681.3mg | 68% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 206.69 Kcal (865 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 124.82 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.87g | 32% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.49mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 314.8mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 120.7mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.39g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.89g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.02g | 6% | |
| Protein | 16.75g | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 450.5mg | 68% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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