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Simple Kale Pasta
This recipe is a simple, wholesome Italian-inspired pasta dish that comes together in about 20 minutes. It combines kale, garlic, ricotta, lemon zest, and Parmesan into a creamy green sauce that clings to the spaghetti, making it a perfect quick lunch or weeknight dinner that's both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the ribs of the kale and wash them; peel the garlic clove.
- Step 2
Generously salt the boiling water and add the spaghetti, kale, and garlic cloves. Cook the vegetables for five minutes and the pasta according to the package directions.
- Step 3
After five minutes, remove the kale and garlic from the water and place them in a food processor. Continue cooking the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Step 4
Blend the kale with olive oil, ricotta, and zest. Then add the Parmesan and continue blending until smooth. Season the sauce generously with salt and pepper.
- Step 5
Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water. Return the spaghetti to the pot and toss with the green sauce, adding a little of the reserved pasta water (about 2-3 tablespoons) and stirring well. Season the pasta with chili flakes, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
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Hi, I'm Julia - a German recipe developer living in Los Angeles. I share easy recipes that are packed with flavor and made for busy everyday life. Every recipe is thoroughly tested to make sure it works in your kitchen. Many are surprisingly healthy, but all are designed to become recipes you'll make again and again. (PS: I started my recipe website in Germany, so if you're looking for my recipes in English, you'll find them exclusively here on OnlineCook.)
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