Bacon, Kale and Tomato Pasta

Ben and I attended a two day conference on farmers markets this weekend.  There was so much great information presented from Ohio Department of Agriculture, Farmers Market Coalition, and many more.  It has me excited for this summer and Tipp City's market.  We are already starting to plan the 2012 market this week.  Let us know if you have any ideas for this years market.  Bring on the farm fresh veggies!

2011 Tipp City Farmers Market

I came home craving some greens.  I also came home tired.  So I decided to just throw together some ingredients with whole wheat pasta.  Here is what I came up with.

I give it 3 cookies.  It was fast and easy and a great way to eat some kale.  There are 4 servings with 9 points each.  If only bacon didn't have so many points.

Ingredients:
8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
6 slices of bacon
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 bunch kale

Directions:
1.  cook bacon in large skillet until browned and crisp.  Take bacon out and set aside.  Discard bacon grease.  Leave behind the drippings in the pan.
2.  Turn the heat to low.  Cut the rib out of the kale and chop.  Place kale in skillet and cover.  Cook until the kale starts to become tender.  Add minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
3.  Drain the canned diced tomatoes.  Add tomatoes to the kale.  Add italian seasoning.  Stir and cook until warmed.
4.  Cut cooked bacon into pieces.  Add bacon to the cooked kale and tomatoes.
5.  Serve over cooked spaghetti.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.