Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables
Dennis' Famous Noodle Bake

Cooking spray 4-6 cups chopped fresh greens (kale, chard, bok choy, etc., in any combination), stems and cores removed and reserved 4 green onions, white and green parts separated 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pound of cooked noodles, any variety

1 large tomato, finely chopped 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell pepper (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter or substitute (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter) 3/4 cup panko

Preheat oven to 350F (325F for convection).

Line a baking pan with aluminum foil (I use the bottom part of a broiler pan), and coat lightly with cooking spray.

Finely mince the stems and cores from the greens and the white parts of the green onions. Combine with the white onion in a large bowl, cover with a plate, and microwave for 2 minutes. Let stand, covered for an additional 2 minutes.

Mix in the olive oil and lemon juice. Chop the green parts of the green onions and add to the olive oil mixture. Toss in the noodles, tomato, bell pepper, salt, and pepper, coating thoroughly with the olive oil mixture.

Spread the noodle mixture evenly in the pan. Dot with the butter. Top with panko and a light coating of the cooking spray.

Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the panko begins to brown.

Notes

Great all-in-one side dish and a way to use up that extra pasta and those need-to-be-used greens in your refrigerator.