Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne according to package directions.
3. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with the side of a spoon, until it begins to brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onion, and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the kale, and cook, stirring, until it is wilted, about 1 minute. Drain and tansfer the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
4. Arrange half of the pasta in a large baking dish. Using a spoon, dollop half of the ricotta on top of the pasta. Transfer the remaining pasta into the baking dish. Top the pasta with the remaining ricotta cheese, the mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Bake the pasta until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Serve immediately topped with the parsley or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.