Kale And Tomato Pasta Recipe

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Kale and Tomato pasta is a classic Italian-inspired dish that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for many years. The combination of the earthy and slightly bitter flavor of kale, the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, and the tender texture of pasta make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: People

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

Wide pan
Stove

Ingredients

12 oz Whole grain pasta or regular pasta penne or any large ones
8 cups Kale – a small bunch chopped
1 large Onion finely chopped
1 cup Marinara sauce substitute canned tomato sauce
2 cloves Garlic minced finely
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper and red chili flakes
2 tablespoon Olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese plus more to serve

Instructions

Cook the pasta based on the cooking instructions on the pack and drain. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water and keep aside.
Cut the stems off the kale and chop it into small pieces.
In a wide pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the crushed garlic and fry for a minute more.
Now add the chopped kale and sauté until it wilts down a bit. It takes longer than spinach to cook, so keep tossing until the kale is soft (about 6-8 minutes).
Now add the tomato sauce or the marinara sauce and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and add the chili flakes if you like the heat. Let the kale cook for about 5 minutes in the tomato sauce.
Now add the cooked pasta and mix. Sprinkle the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency and toss to combine. Add the cheese and mix.
Serve the Kale and Tomato Pasta hot with more cheese if preferred.

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