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Kale and Tomato Alfredo

Gather the family for an Italian inspired Alfredo pasta with kale and tomatoes that will leave everyone satisfied.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs toasted, panko-style recommended
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine noodles or other noodles of your choice
  • 4 cups dino (flat) kale lightly packed thinly-sliced, or can sub baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Put a large pot of water over high heat to boil.
  2. Toss together the breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Boil the noodles according to package directions and when there is 1 minute left add the kale to the water to cook. Drain and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in about 2/3 of the cream until well combined with the butter and the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the cooked noodles and kale, the rest of the cream, and the parmesan cheese.
  5. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens to the consistency of Alfredo sauce, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving platter. Top with the breadcrumb mixture, sliced cherry tomatoes, and extra parmesan, and serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Kale and Tomato Alfredo Amount Per Serving Calories 486 Calories from Fat 315 % Daily Value* Fat 35g54%Saturated Fat 20g125%Cholesterol 128mg43%Sodium 435mg19%Potassium 545mg16%Carbohydrates 36g12%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 2g2%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 8261IU165%Vitamin C 99mg120%Calcium 337mg34%Iron 3mg17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 486
  • Calories from Fat 315
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 35g
  • 54%
  • Saturated Fat 20g
  • 125%
  • Cholesterol 128mg
  • 43%
  • Sodium 435mg
  • 19%
  • Potassium 545mg
  • 16%
  • Carbohydrates 36g
  • 12%
  • Fiber 2g
  • 8%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 15g
  • 30%
  • Vitamin A 8261IU
  • 165%
  • Vitamin C 99mg
  • 120%
  • Calcium 337mg
  • 34%
  • Iron 3mg
  • 17%
  • The recommended Grand'Mere pasta contains eggs, so please note this if you are allergic.
  • Adapted from Eating Well Magazine.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.