Creamy Kale Pasta with Tomatoes
This creamy, garlicky and simply delicious creamy kale pasta with tomatoes is the perfect quick meal and great anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta Spaghetti, rigatoni or penne
- 2 bunches of Lacinato kale center stems removed then cut into large pieces
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 large tomatoes sliced into quarters then quarters sliced in half
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
- While you are waiting for the water to boil, pre-heat a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and kale and cook for about 5 minute until the kale starts to soften.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 bunches of Lacinato kale
- Now add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to soften.2 large tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic
- Now add the kosher salt and paprika and mix well.1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream.1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Mix well.
- Cover the kale and cream and turn the heat off.
- Once the pasta water is boiling, cook until al dente according to the manufacturers instructions.1 lb pasta
- Drain pasta when ready, making sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Add drained pasta to the creamy kale and tomatoes and toss well for 2 minutes.
- If the sauce looks too thick, add a little pasta water.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Storing: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat the pasta in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel for 2 minutes on medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1752IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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