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Tuscan Penne with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Kale

Penne with sundried tomatoes and tuscan kale is a light, fresh, and delicious summer recipe you can have ready in less than 25 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 cups Tuscan kale roughly chopped (traditional kale will work)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the penne to al dente, according to the time on the package directions. Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water. 
  2. Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, shallot, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shallot is tender. 
  3. Next add the butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the butter has melted. 
  4. Add ½ cup of the starchy pasta water and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and penne. Toss to combine. 
  5. If the sauce is too thin, add another ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook the pasta for 1-2 minutes, or until the kale is just barely wilted and the sauce evenly coats the pasta. Again, if the sauce becomes too dry add the last ¼ cup of pasta water. 
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and add the parmesan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 567mg 24%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

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