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Italian Wedding Pasta Bake

This Italian wedding pasta bake really captures the flavors of Italian wedding soup. It's lightly cheesy, veggie- and meatball-forward, fragrant with fresh herbs, and baked under a crisp Parmesan and panko breadcrumb topping.

Recipe Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 12 ounces dried farfalle pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 5 cups chopped kale or baby spinach
  • 1 (26-ounce) package frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley