PegLawrence's Notes:
Expand4-5 Heirloom Tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
5-6 Cilantro Chicken Sausage Links Ask a question about this ingredient
4 sprigs basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon red pepper flake Ask a question about this ingredient
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Ask a question about this step. Cut tomatoes in halves then quarter, put in a large bowl, add peeled garlic.
Ask a question about this stepPour about 1 Tbsp. of Olive Oil all over the tomatoes and garlic.
Ask a question about this step. Have baking sheet either covered in foil or parchment paper.
Ask a question about this stepPlace tomatoes on baking sheet seed side down and also place garlic on sheet.
Ask a question about this stepRoast appx. 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this step. Let set for a few minutes and pinch outer skin off of tomatoes.
Ask a question about this stepLightly grease a covered casserole dish.
Ask a question about this stepPut sausage links in casserole dish, add roasted tomatoes and garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flake, cover and put back in oven.
Ask a question about this stepCook covered for additional hour.
Ask a question about this step1 packet Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch Lacinato Kale (heartier) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves garlic chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large shallot sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Heirloom Salad pureed (lime, cilantro and olive oil) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flake Ask a question about this ingredient
dashes Salt and Pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 handful Parmesan Shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1 handful Basil chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Clean Kale leaves and remove stems.
Ask a question about this stepChop Kale on a diagonal in ½” strips.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large skillet, heat oil and garlic.
Ask a question about this stepAdd Kale and begin sautéing, mixing well for appx. 4 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd pureed tomatoes, shallots, salt and pepper to taste, stir well.
Ask a question about this stepAdd pureed tomatoes, shallots, basil, salt and pepper to taste, stir well.
Ask a question about this stepCook penne and drain while kale is cooking.
Ask a question about this stepPut the pasta in large serving bowl, pour kale mixture over penne and toss together.
Ask a question about this stepPut sausage and roasted tomatoes on top; sprinkle with grated parmesan and voila!
Ask a question about this stepSpecial Note:I would think if you did not have leftover salad to puree a vegetable stock would work but I would spice it a little with some dried cilantro and maybe a splash of lime. The Lacinato Kale is a little heartier but others should work as well.
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