This is one of my (and Fritz’s) absolute favorite meals to make when we are in a hurry but very hungry. The best thing about a pasta bowl is that you can completely mix it up every time, and it always tastes great! My basic recipe goes like this: onion and garlic are sautéed together; add sausage (any kind you want); add greens and cook together while the pasta boils; toss in pasta, and top with a little cheese if you want.
Super easy, super filling, super tasty.
I love using bitter greens like kale, chard, escarole, or collard greens in these types of recipes because I’m not a big fan of them raw but don’t mind them at all when cooked–especially when cooked with sausage and cheese, obviously. That way I can mix it up from the usual baby spinach and get some different nutrients.
So here’s our latest pasta bowl recipe:
Chorizo and Kale Pasta Bowl (serves two very hungry people)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion (we were out of onions today, but I would have used some if I had it!)
- 3 links chorizo sausage (maybe about 1/2 lb), casing removed
- several heaping handfuls kale, roughly chopped
- 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta (I usually use penne or rotini)
- 1-2 ounces mozzarella cheese to top
Just ’cause a girl is pale, freckly, and prone to lobster burns doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy lounging in the sun.
Also, congratulations to my sister Kristen for graduating today, and to my BFF Jenny for graduating this weekend! You guys have worked so hard and deserve the best!
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Megan
May 19, 2012 at 12:29 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Pretty sure I’ll be making this this weekend. All ingredients I love and have on hand and it looks delicious! If my husband picks around the kale, oh well, I’ll eat his!
Marta @ I love breakfast
May 20, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The bowl is beautiful, and the food looks so colorful and delicious, that I’m not surprised the cat was trying to get it
Lauren Zietsman
May 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
not to mention he’s also just the world’s worst cat…
Florence
May 20, 2012 at 10:40 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It looks delicious.It’s like portuguese recipes.Do you know Caldo verde soup? Have a nice day.
Lauren Zietsman
May 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I made caldo verde soup once and LOVED it!
Cait
May 20, 2012 at 4:17 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ve actually been carrying a (big) bottle of sunscreen with me in my handbag this summer. It’s a low SPF (8 or 15 or something) but the nice thing is that I can always run to the bathroom and slather some on if I might be going outside.
Just a thought!
Lauren Zietsman
May 20, 2012 at 8:31 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Definitely what I need to start doing!
Jenny @ BAKE
May 22, 2012 at 9:32 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I eat something very similar which we call ‘rubbish pasta’ as we just use whatever leftover veg we have, and we add chilli flakes and mozzarella. Your photos are gorgeous!
Pinchy
May 22, 2012 at 4:27 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I made this over the weekend and it was great! I didn’t add the cheese since I’m lactose intolerant, but it wa amazing, fragrant, and fast!
Lara
May 29, 2012 at 11:14 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I made this tonight and it was deelish! My first time cooking with kale and it was great.
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