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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: kale, pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 627kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith
- 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
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).
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.
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