Kale Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta such as spaghetti or angel hair
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces kale stems removed and torn into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If needed, break the pasta in half and add it to the water. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened; add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the torn kale and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the kale wilts and turns a deep green.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed kale. Toss gently to mix. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired. If the sauce feels too dry, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it up. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 189mgFiber: 4g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!