Description
A simple pasta dish featuring lemon, herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese mixed with kale.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (e.g., spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Add the chopped kale to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the kale and garlic.
- Pour in the lemon juice and add the oregano and thyme. Toss to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss continuously until a light sauce forms, adding more pasta water if the mixture seems too dry.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or basil for a brighter flavor if you have them.
- For added protein, you can stir in cooked chicken or white beans at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: lemon, herb, garlic, parmesan, kale, pasta, vegetarian, quick dinner