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Zesty Kale Mac & Cheese

Topped with fresh tomatoes and crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs, this Italian-style casserole will delight.

Yields

4 - 4 serving

Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. ziti pasta
  • 1 (15 oz.) jar basil Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 1 c. shredded fontina cheese
  • thawed, squeezed dry
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • melted
  • thinly sliced

Instructions

Coat 11"x7" baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

Stir in Alfredo sauce, fontina, kale, lemon zest, and pepper into pasta; over medium heat, cook until cheese melts and mixture is heated through 4-5 min.

Heat broiler. 

In small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and butter.

Transfer pasta mixture to baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Arrange tomato slices on top.

Broil5-7 min. until browned and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

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