Easy farfalle pasta tossed with kale, bacon and melted mozzarella. Eat it hot or cold, it's a win-win either way!
Is there such a thing as being addicted to pasta? I'm asking for a friend! Or otherwise knows as the easiest thing in the world to cook! Pasta is always a great time saver, especially when you're driving kids around to after-school activities and the clock seems to be going ten times as fast as you'd like it to be.
And not all pasta dishes need to be covered in a heavy red sauce or creamy alfredo. I know pasta isn't the most carb friendly ingredient but I'm all about balance, and this easy farfalle pasta recipe has a full head of kale in it!
How to make farfalle pasta with bacon and kale
Dried pasta is perfectly okay to use, fresh pasta is fantastic but not very practical for the busy parent on a weeknight loaded with errands. Keep the fresh pasta for the weekends when you have more time to shop and make something really special.
Most fresh pasta has a recipe written on the pack and they're usually really good. Use green kale and after giving it a quick rinse under some cold water, you'll need to cut out the spine which is the tough middle part of each leaf.
Once the kale hits the pan it'll act just like spinach and wilt down, so don't be worried if it looks like a huge mountain of kale sitting in your pan. It'll also suck up all of that delicious bacon flavor! Up your protein for the day by adding salmon, shrimp or chicken.
After the kale has cooked, all that's left to do is add the farfalle pasta back into the pan along with some chunks of mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir and let the cheese become soft.
Garnish with chopped walnuts, and more Parmesan and serve when hot. Any leftovers can be reheated or eaten cold, it makes for an awesome pasta salad!
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