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I love kale and my husband hates it. But when I made this kale pasta recipe, it was so delicious, he asked for seconds! \u2014Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1681793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,304993,304998,305487,304007,304338,304390,307675,303966,304988,304368,306848,307683,304348,304268,307698,307514,306297,324623,304016,304388,304313,304020,304395,304005,305028,307614,305031,304403],"categories-v2":[308988,308984,308481,308940,308945,310796,308554,308992,308761,310649,308495,308935,308745,309603,310654,309000,259483,310669,310497,312156,309177,308579,308752,308313,308594,308782,308549,308974,310591,308975,308812],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Kale Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-kale-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps151990_CWON143042D06_12_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/potato-sausage-kale-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Potato-Sausage-Kale-Soup_EXPS_TOHcom22_74273_P2_MD_05_12_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale Quinoa Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/kale-quinoa-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kale-Quinoa-Salad_EXPS_TOHD24_137805_KristinaVanni_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach Tomato Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/pasta-and-veggies-in-garlic-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vermicelli Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/vermicelli-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Vermicelli-Pasta-Salad_exps168544_SD143204D12_10_6bC_RMS-5-e1721151753653.jpg"},{"post_title":"Veggie Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/veggie-spiral-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOH24_31433_EmilyJDavis_007.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale Smoothie","post_link":"\/recipes\/kale-smoothies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kale-Pear-Smoothies_EXPS_FT19_165564_F_0724_1-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale Caesar Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/kale-caesar-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kale-Caesar-Salad_EXPS_TOHcom24_251979_DR_04_04_10b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/nutty-kale-pesto-pasta-with-caramelized-onion\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/EXPS_TOHD24_203373_JenaCarlin_11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale Lentil Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/lentil-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lentil-Salad_EXPS_TOHD24_278003_SoniaBozzo_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/kale-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps113669_TH143190A10_11_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Kale Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-kale-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sausage-Kale-Soup_exps10105_RDS2447885C09_27_4b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken and Kale Tortellini Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-and-kale-tortellini-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chicken-and-Kale-Tortellini-Soup_EXPS_SDAM18_132622_B11_28_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Potato Kale Sausage Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/potato-kale-sausage-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps27790_LT931542D56.jpg"},{"post_title":"Kale & Bean Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/kale-bean-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Kale-Bean-Soup_exps85214_CW2235114D10_10_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pasta Vegetable Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/pasta-vegetable-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22439_QC10478D6A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-vegetable-pasta\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps37340_CFT990854D1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheese Tortellini and Kale Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheese-tortellini-and-kale-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cheese-Tortellini-and-Kale-Soup_exps93674_BAFTB2307047C02_08_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Broccoli n Tomato Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/broccoli-n-tomato-pasta\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21998_LT10352D19A.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Penne-with-Kale-and-Onion_EXPS_FT21_45019_F_0721_1.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/penne-with-kale-and-onion\/","name":"Kale Pasta","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-05-24","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT20M","totalTime":"PT35M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Penne-with-Kale-and-Onion_EXPS_FT21_45019_F_0721_1.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Side Dishes"],"description":"I love kale and my husband hates it. 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I sauteed my Kale with marsala wine and the onions, I did add some parmesan and romano cheese at the end, and kept some pasta water back for the end as well. Ill make this again but will use shallots instead of onions. It was a great leftover for using other vegetables.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious! I went to the co-op and overdid it on veggies so was looking for a dish to use the kale, and loved it! I had less kale, so used 1\/2 a yellow onion, then sliced up fresh garlic cloves to make the ratio right, used a bit more olive oil then hand grated some of my block of parmigiana reggiano with a sprinkling of pepper...so good! Thanks so much for sharing! Have leftovers also haha!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"

My husband really liked this! Before serving, I added 1\/2 cup grated parmesan cheese in place of the shaved. The recipe was very easy to divide in half and still a lot for 2 of us.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleMagnet"},"reviewBody":"This was easy and delicious. My husband doesn't like kale but liked this. Cooking the kale first and draining it gets rid of most of the bitter taste. We topped the pasta with Parmesan and served it with chicken.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious and easy! A little time consuming, but worth it. I added sliced chicken sausage and a splash of white wine - yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"My husband hates Kale but when another reviewer said her husband who hated Kale, loved this dish, it got my wheels turning. I added, homemade spaghetti sauce, cooked ground turkey and Gorgonzola cheese, his favorite. He wanted to know the name for this dish so I will have to come up with something clever, for future reference. BTW. just the two of us could have eaten the whole casserole, but I saved some for lunch. Thanks so much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePizza"},"reviewBody":"This is one of my favorite recipes; I make it all the time. It is so simple yet so good! I usually make it more of a \"dinner\" by by adding 3\/4 lb of browned bulk italian sausage. I also recently tried just throwing the kale in the same pan as the garlic & onions and letting it cook there (in order to save the extra pot and time) and this has worked just fine. I also occasionally toss in halved grape tomatoes in towards the end, which is very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it! I believe this would be good as a main meal ~ add some Italian sausage and tomatoes...double yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePin"},"reviewBody":"Simple to make. Tastes better with age. I substituted 2 cups macaroni.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCandy"},"reviewBody":"I just made this for dinner because I got kale from my CSA share. I don't like soggy greens and I wasn't sure how flavorful it would be with only garlic and salt, but the reviews were all good so I took a chance. It is really good! I did add some mozzarella cheese as suggested and some chopped fresh parsley. I will definitely be filing this away for future use.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-07-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueScissors"},"reviewBody":"This was very good. I added a little bit of shredded 2% mozzarella cheese for even more flavor. I really liked it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Tastes really good but I agree in that it needs a little something extra such as shredded Parmesan, grape tomatoes, and\/or chicken. It was a great change from my normal pasta meals.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBee"},"reviewBody":"Good basic recipe. I added some chopped fresh tomatoes for a few minutes at the end and topped with Parmesan, as others suggested.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWeights"},"reviewBody":"Light, tasty, healthy meal. My husband added Parmesan cheese for a little more flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPizza"},"reviewBody":"The onion was way too over powering. Maybe half of an onion?? I'm going to add some beans or meat to the leftovers tonight (since I don't want to throw it all away) hoping that bulking it up with something will take away from the onion flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBandAid"},"reviewBody":"Added a little Parmesan and yes! 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Kale Pasta Tips<\/h2>

How can I make this kale pasta my own?<\/h3>
There are so many ways to customize this kale pasta recipe. Try swapping penne for a different pasta shape<\/a>. Or throw in some extra mix-ins like cheese, cherry tomatoes, chicken and nuts.<\/div>

What can you use instead of kale?<\/h3>
You can easily swap the kale for spinach.<\/div>

How do you store kale pasta?<\/h3>Like other pasta recipes<\/a>, you can store kale pasta for about 3 to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. When you're ready to enjoy it again, follow our tips on how to reheat pasta<\/a> so it tastes just as good as day one.

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Kale Pasta Tips<\/h2>

How can I make this kale pasta my own?<\/h3>
There are so many ways to customize this kale pasta recipe. Try swapping a different <\/span>pasta shape<\/a> for the penne<\/span>. Or throw in some extra mix-ins like cheese, cherry tomatoes, chicken and nuts.<\/span><\/div>

What can you use instead of kale?<\/h3>
You can easily swap the kale for spinach.<\/div>

How do you store kale pasta?<\/h3>Like other pasta recipes<\/a>, you can store kale pasta for about 3 to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. When you're ready to enjoy it again, follow our tips on how to reheat pasta<\/a> so it tastes just as good as day one.

\u2014Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>"}],"CommentCount":19,"RatingCount":22,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"

This was easy and delicious. My husband doesn't like kale but liked this. Cooking the kale first and draining it gets rid of most of the bitter taste. We topped the pasta with Parmesan and served it with chicken.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/03\/2018 01:00","GUID":"f36d6aad57db401aa4e4fe75e113ceb4","MemberId":4938423,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina","SubmittedDate":"01\/03\/2018 01:00"},{"Comment":"

Very good. I used less onion and garlic, but it was still a clever way to make kale enjoyable.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2015 23:16","GUID":"3172067A62404D50A6F709EC2F89D06D","MemberId":1340117,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kimspacc","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2015 23:16"},{"Comment":"

My husband hates Kale but when another reviewer said her husband who hated Kale, loved this dish, it got my wheels turning. I added, homemade spaghetti sauce, cooked ground turkey and Gorgonzola cheese, his favorite. He wanted to know the name for this dish so I will have to come up with something clever, for future reference. BTW. just the two of us could have eaten the whole casserole, but I saved some for lunch. Thanks so much.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/23\/2015 20:30","GUID":"ad399e2de33f4b54bf303a9169993133","MemberId":7424940,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chewrz","SubmittedDate":"04\/23\/2015 20:30"},{"Comment":"

Added a little Parmesan and yes! It was yummy!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2014 18:42","GUID":"b13f0f52b26e489aa61065febca3b57e","MemberId":5628505,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ooh!","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2014 18:42"},{"Comment":"

The onion was way too over powering. Maybe half of an onion?? I'm going to add some beans or meat to the leftovers tonight (since I don't want to throw it all away) hoping that bulking it up with something will take away from the onion flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ba28dd15a86945ea987c420cbc03801f","MemberId":1393337,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"apschwartz","SubmittedDate":"04\/01\/2014 08:32"},{"Comment":"

Wonderful! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it! I believe this would be good as a main meal ~ add some Italian sausage and tomatoes...double yum!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"C688AC572FBF4819A4A472C8D5ACAAD5","MemberId":934301,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Fire291","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2014 10:43"},{"Comment":"

Good basic recipe. I added some chopped fresh tomatoes for a few minutes at the end and topped with Parmesan, as others suggested.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2013 12:44","GUID":"1d719633f0d34888b273f6b429fec0dd","MemberId":1320859,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"RachelE","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2013 12:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/16\/2013 21:48","GUID":"33f4668d836a46c785ffdbb84e4dc759","MemberId":7140684,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rdasb","SubmittedDate":"04\/16\/2013 21:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2012 16:59","GUID":"21b04a85777f4bbea465ffce303a5c5f","MemberId":6636475,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"dzz1qy","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2012 16:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2012 12:19","GUID":"106d5082dbdf49a8909cd74f1d2ba37f","MemberId":3572543,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"devenrae","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2012 12:19"},{"Comment":"

Tastes really good but I agree in that it needs a little something extra such as shredded Parmesan, grape tomatoes, and\/or chicken. It was a great change from my normal pasta meals.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/18\/2012 11:39","GUID":"59E77460315B48F0BA484FA96D8AD690","MemberId":3724663,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"obsessedwithfood","SubmittedDate":"07\/18\/2012 11:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"07\/03\/2012 23:01","GUID":"2bd939a49a5341469a29b49a8e278fd1","MemberId":6749429,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"websteryboy","SubmittedDate":"07\/03\/2012 23:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2011 21:56","GUID":"245224442d824c45845de4349dc9033f","MemberId":2512314,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danali2001","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2011 21:56"},{"Comment":"

This is one of my favorite recipes; I make it all the time. It is so simple yet so good! I usually make it more of a "dinner" by by adding 3\/4 lb of browned bulk italian sausage. I also recently tried just throwing the kale in the same pan as the garlic & onions and letting it cook there (in order to save the extra pot and time) and this has worked just fine. I also occasionally toss in halved grape tomatoes in towards the end, which is very good.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2011 15:29","GUID":"ab245227852e45c7ad1aecc2663973b2","MemberId":2843872,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kristiracines","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2011 15:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"07\/31\/2011 11:57","GUID":"df3b8665719343b99777d0dff1ab0381","MemberId":4003294,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Moriah86","SubmittedDate":"07\/31\/2011 11:57"},{"Comment":"

I just made this for dinner because I got kale from my CSA share. I don't like soggy greens and I wasn't sure how flavorful it would be with only garlic and salt, but the reviews were all good so I took a chance. It is really good! I did add some mozzarella cheese as suggested and some chopped fresh parsley. I will definitely be filing this away for future use.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"07\/08\/2011 18:31","GUID":"548bad47780c4f74985c49fcfa7c3d8e","MemberId":4885329,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"katieleigh3508","SubmittedDate":"07\/08\/2011 18:31"},{"Comment":"

This was delicious and easy! A little time consuming, but worth it. I added sliced chicken sausage and a splash of white wine - yum!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2011 18:16","GUID":"651bc7d0166145218b3be2bb42d0bb0a","MemberId":5017349,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mandajean526","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2011 18:16"},{"Comment":"

Light, tasty, healthy meal. My husband added Parmesan cheese for a little more flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/29\/2011 14:33","GUID":"7b179a40d5404d6fac3ceddd47e56bd0","MemberId":4615223,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jmscoker","SubmittedDate":"01\/29\/2011 14:33"},{"Comment":"

Simple to make. Tastes better with age. I substituted 2 cups macaroni.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2010 17:48","GUID":"B8A213748E8F4B71875E05E5718F8906","MemberId":2597642,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tararchy","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2010 17:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2010 17:57","GUID":"13e2c8975f8e4f59836c03cb07e7fc3e","MemberId":2101818,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ozeemo","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2010 17:57"},{"Comment":"

I was leery about trying Kale but was pleasantly surprised with the flavor. I did add some shaved Romano cheese on top.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2010 18:42","GUID":"9d42141473384d4194b1328fdfc114df","MemberId":2881796,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"belpenda","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2010 18:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2010 18:47","GUID":"a961ab25a37347dc83af00d7f9ba3f8a","MemberId":3542018,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sarahjd80","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2010 18:47"},{"Comment":"

I love the garlic flavor. I also have added a little grated Parmesan cheese just before serving. I found peppered chicken breasts cooked in the onion\/garlic pan have a wonderful flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"","GUID":"48cd9960b574404c95d41c7986bd3453","MemberId":2812655,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"DiLi","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2009 13:24"},{"Comment":"

We liked this -- my picky 17 and 12 year-olds like noodles, and so adding the kale to it was a good way to give them a healthy veggie at the same time. Very tasty!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f469e6f5057042a8aae558d17d3fabac","MemberId":8039558,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rebeccascafe","SubmittedDate":"08\/29\/2009 07:54"},{"Comment":"

Will be trying it on my very picky kids this week.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0093AE2546EE420BAA2707B0F58EF6E5","MemberId":2860572,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"melissasteinhauer","SubmittedDate":"08\/24\/2009 15:21"},{"Comment":"

WOW - my two favorites\/pasta and kale! I grow spinach, so will be trying it that way soon. I also added some grated cheese on top for flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"","GUID":"46d348390f314c949954d9bb8077c729","MemberId":3149814,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"zucchinilady","SubmittedDate":"07\/26\/2009 13:57"},{"Comment":"

This was very good. I added a little bit of shredded 2% mozzarella cheese for even more flavor. I really liked it!<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"07\/24\/2009 20:28","GUID":"b32445a407b14405a2d43d985445831f","MemberId":1931014,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sweepsnut3000","SubmittedDate":"07\/24\/2009 20:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"07\/14\/2009 14:01","GUID":"1B65A771C27B9094489D9B787C313BB4","MemberId":110823,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mckirahan","SubmittedDate":"07\/14\/2009 14:01"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51233,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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