Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Pasta (with a white wine sauce!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
650 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Pasta (with a white wine sauce!)
Description
The recipe begins by softening Tuscan kale in olive oil with red pepper flakes, which lends a gentle smoky heat. Garlic is then added briefly to enhance aroma without bitterness. Chopped sun dried tomatoes packed in oil introduce savory umami, while lemon zest adds a fresh citrus brightness. White wine is simmered until the alcohol evaporates, leaving a nuanced liquid sauce base.
Once the sauce is complete, lemon juice is stirred in for an added tang. Cooked spaghetti is tossed in the sauce with reserved pasta water and shredded mozzarella, which melts into the hot noodles to add creaminess and a mild richness. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste, balancing flavors and seasoning the dish carefully.
This pasta works well as a light main dish or side, offering healthy kale greens together with vibrant tomato and wine flavors. The texture includes tender pasta with bits of chewy sun dried tomato and soft melted cheese, making the dish both satisfying and well-rounded.
For best flavor, choose a white wine you enjoy drinking. The recipe encourages fresh ingredients and simple seasoning, emphasizing harmony between the savory sun dried tomatoes and the brightness of lemon and wine reduction. Adjust red pepper flakes for milder or spicier results.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 Tuscan kale ribs removed and roughly chopped, bunch
- 8 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ½ cup tomatoes the kind in oil, roughly chopped, sun dried
- ¾ cup white wine
- 10 ounces spaghetti
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Once hot, add the kale, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper and cook until wilted.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sun dried tomatoes, lemon zest and stir to combine.
- Add the white wine and cook until alcohol cooks off.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain and toss with sauce, reserved water, cheese and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a drinkable white wine as it greatly improves the sauce’s flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the dish’s spiciness to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 7160IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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