Creamy Kale Pasta with Pine Nut Herb Sauce
A light and flavorful kale pasta with a vibrant pine nut herb sauce that comes together in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380/serving
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp capers
- 0.5 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks kale
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Make Pine Nut Herb Sauce
Pulse pine nuts, parsley, basil, capers, salt, pepper, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil in a food processor until mostly smooth.
Cook Pasta
Boil farfalle in well-salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Saute Kale
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until golden. Add chopped kale and cook another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Pour in white wine or broth and let it simmer briefly.
Toss and Finish
Combine the cooked pasta, sauteed kale, and pine nut herb sauce in the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated. Finish with grated Parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, and red pepper flakes.
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Open in AppTips & Variations
- Massage the kale briefly before cooking to tenderize the leaves.
- Save some pasta water to help the sauce coat the noodles better.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use a different green?
- Swiss chard or spinach both work. Reduce cooking time for spinach since it wilts faster.
- What if I don't have pine nuts?
- Walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds can substitute in the sauce.
Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.
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