One Pot Creamy Kale, White Bean and Pesto Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 -5 servings

  • Calories

    466 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, Vegan

One Pot Creamy Kale, White Bean and Pesto Pasta

One Pot Creamy Kale, White Bean and Pesto Pasta is an easy, vegetarian dinner that's perfect for weeknights and fancy enough for a special occasion. 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic grated or minced
  • lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste
  • 12 ounces fusilli pasta see above on gluten free pasta, uncooked, or similar size pasta
  • 1 kale stems removed and chopped, Tuscan, bunch
  • 4 cups water
  • 14.5 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or canned full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons pesto plus extra for topping the pasta
  • 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
  • lemon juice of a

Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened. Add in the garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt and pepper and sauté another 30 seconds.
  2. Add in the kale, pasta, water and season with salt and pepper. Stir, then bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Stir frequently. Most of the water should be absorbed at this point.
  3. Stir in the beans, coconut milk or cream, Parmesan cheese and pesto. Continue to cook until the pasta is creamy and warmed through, taste for seasoning. Finish the pasta by squeezing in the juice of a lemon and adding in the dill. Stir to combine and then serve topped with extra pesto, Parmesan cheese and dill if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 386mg 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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