Name: Kale Lemon Parmesan Cream Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pasta of your choice; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1.5 Tbsp garlic cloves minced or chopped; 1 Tbsp red crushed pepper; 2 cups kale, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup broth or reserved pasta water; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; ½ cup parmesan cheese; salt u0026 pepper per taste

Kale Lemon Parmesan Cream Pasta

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Kale Lemon Parmesan Cream Pasta

Course: MainCuisine: Italian

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb pasta of your choice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1.5 Tbsp garlic cloves minced or chopped
1 Tbsp red crushed pepper
2 cups kale, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup broth or reserved pasta water
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ cup parmesan cheese
salt & pepper per taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
Drain the pasta, while reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
In a large skillet add olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes and cook on low heat for a minute.
Add chopped kale, salt & fresh pepper and let the kale cook until its soft.
Add the heavy cream, reserved pasta water or broth, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes. Reduce the heat then add the Parmesan cheese.
Once parmesan cheese has melted add drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Garnish with more parmesan and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately and Enjoy!