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Kale and Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad

Submitted by CSA Member Kathy whom picks up at our Newport KY drop site.
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Cherry tomatoes from box
Small onion from box
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut onion into small chunks. Cut tomatoes in half. Put in baking dish. Add the oil and balsamic vinegar and coat well. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
Slice mushrooms
About 4 kale leaves, ribbed and chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3- 4 minced garlic cloves 
Olive oil
Salt and coarsel black pepper
Start pasta water. Use pasta of choice
Heat oil, add mushrooms, kale and cook a few minutes. Add garlic and cook until veggies are tender.
Add roasted tomatoes and onion plus juices, pasta and 1 cup pasta water. Mix well. Add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Serve with generous topping of grated Parma, Perc Romano or similar cheese.
We also had an ear of corn from the box.
Yummy.