How To Make Creamy Pesto Kale Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 cups of kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the kale, basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
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In a large skillet, heat the pesto sauce over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
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Serve the creamy pesto and kale pasta hot, garnished with additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 30mg
- Sodium : 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 10g
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