Name: Creamy Pesto Kale Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces of pasta; 2 cups of kale, chopped; 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup of pine nuts; 1 clove of garlic; 1/4 cup of olive oil; 1/2 cup of heavy cream; Salt and pepper, to taste

Creamy Pesto Kale Pasta Recipe

Marilyn Walczak Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Creamy Pesto Kale Pasta

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces of pasta
2 cups of kale, chopped
1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of pine nuts
1 clove of garlic
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the kale, basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
In a large skillet, heat the pesto sauce over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Serve the creamy pesto and kale pasta hot, garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 24g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 30mg
Sodium : 350mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 10g

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