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Creamy Kale Pasta

This creamy kale pasta is made with rich heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, garlic, and lemon. Bookmark this easy 20-minute dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: kale, pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 627kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ pound dinosaur kale cut into 1-inch slices, de-stem if desired
  • 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes drained and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Be sure to salt the water. Drain but do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, add the olive oil (or the oil from sun-dried tomatoes) to a large pot or Dutch oven and bring to medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and stir for 30 to 60 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add the kale and continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until the kale wilts and the stalks becomes tender.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir well and heat through. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the cooked spaghetti until well-coated in the sauce. Top with fresh basil (optional).

Notes

Kale: Dinosaur kale may also be labeled as lacinato kale, Tuscan kale, Italian kale, cavolo nero, black kale, or dino kale. Can be substituted with green kale.
Vegetarian: Parmesan is not always vegetarian because it traditionally uses rennet. However, many brands (e.g., 365 Whole Foods, Kroger, Organic Valley, and Trader Joe's) are vegetarian-friendly. Review the packaging before purchasing.
Storage: Store creamy kale pasta in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 1196mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7286IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 3mg