Kale Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- ¼ cup pesto
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chopped kale
- Zest of one lemon (2 T)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
Pesto
- 3 cups basil, loosely packed
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 large garlic clove
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Directions
- First make the pesto.
- In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, and salt.
- Slowly pour in olive oil while blending until everything is well incorporated and smooth.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the pesto with the garlic and kale. Cook until the kale begins to wilt.
- Add the pasta to the skillet along with the lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir until all the noodles are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 (70 from fat) |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Saturated fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 380mg |
| Carbohydrate | 45g (5g dietary fiber, 0g sugar) |
| Protein | 10g |
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