Kale Pesto Pasta with Easy Recipes
A quick and flavorful kale pesto pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights. With easy recipes like this, enjoy a nutritious meal packed with vibrant flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine kale, olive oil, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the kale pesto until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan or nutritional yeast if desired.