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A fork lifting strands of Creamy Roasted Garlic Kale Pasta With Parmesan from a white bowl, showing rich sauce and dark green kale.

Creamy Roasted Garlic Kale Pasta With Parmesan

  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for pasta tossed in a creamy sauce featuring roasted garlic and kale, finished with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
  • 1 large head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Cut the top quarter off the head of garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until soft.
  3. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  4. While the pasta cooks, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic from its skin into the skillet with the kale. Mash the garlic with a fork.
  6. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can use any sturdy pasta shape you prefer.
  • Roast the garlic ahead of time if you wish.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 750
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 85
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 90

Keywords: pasta, roasted garlic, kale, creamy sauce, parmesan, vegetarian dinner

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