This is one of the best pasta dishes we have ever made. It's rich, it's creamy, it's hearty, and it's simple - everything you can ask for in a dinner. When we stumbled upon this recipe, we had memories of making pasta carbonara (which traditionally has bacon in it) prior to becoming vegetarian and our mouths started watering immediately. We liked that this version didn't try to add fake bacon but instead derived its rich and umami packed flavor from real food.
The secret to this recipe is using soy sauce and smoked paprika to bring a deep a smoky flavor to the dish. Meanwhile, the kale adds a great crunch and helps make the dish more filling and complete. After making this dish multiple times, we also decided that this is the time to use the best fresh pasta you can find. Dried pasta just doesn't have the richness and smoothness that helps make this dish so amazing. We are able to find fresh cut pasta at our local Whole Foods and at a local pizza and pasta shop, and hopefully you are able to find some too (in a pinch prepackaged fresh pasta at a grocery store would work).
While this dish is elegant and perfect for a date-night dinner, it couldn't be easier to throw together. After sautéing the kale onion and spices, they are tossed together with the cooked pasta, fresh eggs, and parmesan cheese. Give this recipe a try this weekend and it will soon be a staple dinner in your house!
