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The Easiest Trader Joe’s Pasta Dinner
Why You’ll Love this 5 Ingredient Pasta
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- So Easy. Who doesn’t love a 5 ingredient dinner! This pasta is just 5 simple ingredients and requires minimal prep making it the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Whether you have kids running amuck or a baby in your arms, you, too, can get dinner on the table with this one!
- Seriously Delicious. Crispy Pancetta, sweet sauteed shallots, hearty and nutritious kale, and Trader Joe’s seasonal Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce all come together in the best way.
- Kid-Friendly. It’s cozy, my whole family loves it, and its truly so flavorful without being too complicated– an easy dinner you an accomplish and the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Only 5 ingredients needed here, so the grocery run is extra quick. You can do this!
- Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce. If you don’t have access to a Trader Joe’s, look for any fall pasta sauce including squash or pumpkin.
- Shallots.
- Farfalle Pasta. Of course you can substitute any pasta of choice.
- Kale.
- Pancetta.
- Parmesan & Garlic. Optional.
How to Make this Trader Joe’s Pasta with Kale & Pancetta
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook Farfalle. Reserve pasta water before draining.
- Saute the shallots and pancetta.
- Season to taste. Add garlic now if you have on hand. (bonus ingredient)
- Pour in the Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce.
- Stir in the Kale.
- Toss everything together and option to serve with grated parmesan.
- Buon Appetiito!
What to serve with Kale and Pancetta Pasta
A simple side salad and toasted bread is what I prefer, however, you could add a side of roasted vegetables as well.
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5 Ingredient Trader Joe’s Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots (1 large or 2 small)
- 4 oz cubed pancetta
- 1 jar autumnal harvest pasta sauce from Trader Joe’s
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 lb farfalle pasta or pasta of choice
- Grated Parmesan, optional, for serving
- red pepper flakes & 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook Farfalle. Reserve pasta water before draining.
- Heat a few T olive oil over medium heat. Saute the shallots and pancetta.
- Season to taste. Add garlic and red pepper flakes now if you have on hand. (bonus ingredient)
- Pour in the Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce.
- Stir in the Kale and cook a few minutes until softened.
- Toss everything together with reserved pasta water until creamy. Option to serve with grated parmesan.
- Buon Appetiito!
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