Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan

Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes! This Easy Bruschetta Pasta combines herb-roasted tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and kale for a cozy, Italian-inspired weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package bucatini pasta ((You can use your fave long-cut pasta; See Blog post for options))
• 2-3 cups herb roasted tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsps salted butter ((You can also use unsalted butter + a pinch of salt to taste))
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil ((See Notes!))
• 2 tsps Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsps white cooking wine ((Feel free to sub with veggie stock, if desired))
• 1/2 lemon, freshly-squeezed
• 2 cups freshly-grated parmesan ((You can also use shaved parmesan))
• 1-2 cups organic kale, chopped ((You can use fresh or frozen; See Notes for subs))
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Freshly-grated parmesan ((You can also use shaved parmesan))
• Drizzle of olive oil
• Squeeze of 1/2 lemon ((This adds brightness to the finish))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- [OPTIONAL] ROAST THE TOMATOES: ---
2. 2If using this option, be sure to roast your tomatoes at this point using my recipe!
3. 3--- BOIL THE PASTA: ---
4. 4Cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: bucatini pasta doesn’t take a long time to cook, usually 8-12 minutes. I always add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water to prevent pasta from sticking together.
5. 5--- ASSEMBLY: ---
6. 6In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil until heated + melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or so, until fragrant. Add the Italian seasoning, stirring until combined.
7. 7Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes and chopped kale, stirring to combine and allowing them to cook a little----about 1-2 minutes. Add the white cooking wine and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
8. 8Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked bucatini (or your fave long-cut pasta) and toss until fully coated, cooking it for another 2-3 minutes. Salt to taste, if desired. Add the freshly-grated parmesan and toss a bit more until the cheese has slightly melted. Remove from the heat.
9. 9Serve immediately by adding the pasta to a plate or bowl, topping it with garnish like chopped fresh basil, grated parmesan, drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
10. 10Bon Appetit!