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Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta
Try our tasty Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta recipe for a quick & healthy meal in under 15 minutes. Discover a new way to use kale in this nutrient-packed dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 140 g Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 100 g kale
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 35 g parmesan grated
- red chilli flakes optional
Instructions
- Add 140 g Spaghetti to a pan of boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan and add 4 Garlic cloves. Cook over a low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add 100 g Kale and continue to cook on a low heat for 3 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and reserve 60ml (¼ cup) of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta, water, 1 pinch Sea salt, 1 pinch Ground black pepper and 35 g Parmesan. Mix well until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with extra Parmesan and Red chilli flakes (both optional).
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Notes
- Sprinkle some pine nuts on just before serving for some added texture.
- Some chopped sun-dried tomatoes are also a delicious addition to this kale pasta.
- A splash of white wine adds a lovely richness to the sauce.
- Squeeze some lemon juice over it before serving to add some freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
332mg
(14%)
Potassium
371mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5132IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
360mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5132IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 360mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.