Healthy Kale Pesto Pasta
Healthy Kale Pesto Pasta is a dish that hides the fact that it's good for you. The pasta and cheese are welcoming, and the cheery tomatoes divine!
Servings: 4
Calories: 123kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp miso paste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast {this can be found in the bulk section of a natural foods store this is not baking yeast. It can also be omitted if you wish}
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 package whole wheat {or regular} bow tie noodles
- 15 cherry tomatoes halved
- parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While cooking pasta, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside.
- Place kale into boiling water for 30 seconds, remove and plunge into ice water bath for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove kale from water, squeezing extra water out with hands.
- Place kale into the bowl of a food processor. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to bowl and pulse until well combined.
- Add miso paste, garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast; process for 1 minute, scrape down sides, process again for 30 seconds.
- Drain pasta, and place into a serving bowl.
- Add kale pesto; gently fold into pasta using a spatula or wooden spoon. Add cherry tomatoes; gently fold into pasta until coated.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g