Creamy Kale Pasta by @pinchofyum

30 min

4 servings

🥜

30 g

Pine nuts

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🌿

10 g

Basil

🫒

30 ml

Capers

🧂

5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🍋

Lemon juice

🍋

30 g

Lemon zest

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🥬

270 g

Kale

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🍝

230 g

Bowtie pasta

🍝

120 ml

Pasta water

🧀

20 g

Parmesan

🌶️

0.5 g

Red pepper flakes

  1. Toast
    • pine nuts

    Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden.

  2. Add
    • parsley
    • capers
    • Salt

    Add parsley, basil, capers, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil to the food processor.

  3. Process

    Process the flavor-base ingredients until a coarse pesto-like sauce forms.

  4. Boil
    • salt
    • Pasta water

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  5. Cook
    • bowtie pasta

    Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to its package instructions.

  6. Drain
    • pasta water
    • bowtie pasta

    Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the cooked pasta.

  7. Heat
    • olive oil

    Heat a little olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat.

  8. Add
    • garlic

    Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  9. Add
    • kale

    Add kale and sauté until wilted and tender.

  10. Add
    • bowtie pasta
    • pine nuts
    • parsley

    Add the cooked bowtie pasta and herb-caper sauce to the skillet.

  11. Stir
    • pasta water
    • Bowtie pasta

    Stir in reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta.

  12. Top
    • Parmesan cheese
    • red pepper flakes

    Top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving.

Creamy Kale Pasta by @pinchofyum

30 min

4 servings

🥜

30 g

Pine nuts

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🌿

10 g

Basil

🫒

30 ml

Capers

🧂

5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🍋

Lemon juice

🍋

30 g

Lemon zest

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🥬

270 g

Kale

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🍝

230 g

Bowtie pasta

🍝

120 ml

Pasta water

🧀

20 g

Parmesan

🌶️

0.5 g

Red pepper flakes

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden.

    🥜pine nuts
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  2. Step 2/12

    Add parsley, basil, capers, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil to the food processor.

    🌿parsley
    🌿basil
    🫒capers
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🍋lemon
    🫒olive oil
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🧀microplane grater

  3. Step 3/12

    Process the flavor-base ingredients until a coarse pesto-like sauce forms.

  4. Step 4/12

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    🧂salt
    🍲large pot

  5. Step 5/12

    Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to its package instructions.

    🍝bowtie pasta
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/12

    Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the cooked pasta.

    🍝pasta water
    🍝bowtie pasta
    🥄measuring cups
    🧺colander

  7. Step 7/12

    Heat a little olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/12

    Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    🧄garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Add kale and sauté until wilted and tender.

    🥬kale
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/12

    Add the cooked bowtie pasta and herb-caper sauce to the skillet.

    🍝bowtie pasta
    🥜pine nuts
    🌿parsley
    🌿basil
    🫒capers
    🍋lemon
    🫒olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/12

    Stir in reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta.

    🍝pasta water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/12

    Top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌶️red pepper flakes
    🧀microplane grater

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts and Seeds, Herbs, Condiments, Seasonings, Oils and Fats, Vegetables, Pasta and Grains, Liquids

Ingredients

Pine nuts, Parsley, Basil, Capers, Salt, Black pepper, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Olive oil, Kale, Garlic, Bowtie pasta, Pasta water, Parmesan, Red pepper flakes

Notes

Pine nuts (toasted), Parsley (packed), Basil (packed), Lemon juice (juice of half a lemon), Lemon zest (zest of half a lemon), Kale (cooked down until wilted, amount not given), Garlic (amount not given), Bowtie pasta (cooked, amount not given), Pasta water (reserved, a bit), Parmesan (sprinkled on top, optional), Red pepper flakes (to finish)

Allergens

tree nuts, gluten, wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Meatless, Mediterranean diet

Calories

530 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 3g, Saturated fat: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 540mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 720mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 75mg, Vitamin K: 480mcg, Folate: 75mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board, colander, large pot, large skillet, wooden spoon, microplane grater

Appliances

Food processor, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Winter dinner, Weeknight dinner, Meatless Monday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@pinchofyum

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Chewy, Tender, Silky

Flavors

Bright, Herbaceous, Salty, Tangy, Nutty, Savory, Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat with a splash of water), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight container,Texture of kale and pasta may soften after thawing)