Name: Kale Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 13, 2026

This recipe is a simple, wholesome Italian‑inspired vegetarian pasta that comes together in about 20 minutes, combining tender kale, garlic, ricotta, lemon zest, and Parmesan into a creamy green sauce that clings to al dente spaghetti — a perfect quick lunch or weeknight dinner that’s both flavorful and satisfying.

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Kale Pasta

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Purée the kale with olive oil, ricotta, and zest. Then add the Parmesan and continue puréeing until smooth. Season the sauce generously with salt and pepper.

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, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.