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Creamy Kale and Garlic Pasta with Lemon

This creamy kale and garlic pasta with lemon is a vibrant, flavor-packed green pasta recipe. Made with fresh kale, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and a hint of lemon, this dish is quick, wholesome, and perfect for busy weeknights. The silky sauce coats every strand of pasta, offering a rich yet fresh taste that satisfies both veggie lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 200 g pasta
  • 300 g kale stalks removed
  • 1 clove garlic large
  • 100 g parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a saucepan of salted water and add the kale and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove and reserve the water.
  2. Add the pasta to the same boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
  3. Place the cooked kale, garlic, a little pasta cooking water, and parmesan in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add olive oil and lemon juice to the blender and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy kale sauce. Add extra parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
  • Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.