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🥗Creamy Pesto & Kale Pasta

A comforting pasta dish that's loaded with nutrients from kale and costs less than $2 per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g (10.5 oz) whole wheat pasta
  • 150 g (5 oz) fresh kale chopped and stems removed
  • 4 tbsp homemade pesto or store-bought
  • 150 g (5 oz) Greek yogurt
  • 150 g (5 oz) cherry tomatoes
  • 30 g (1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional splash of olive oil when reheating

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    Add whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
    During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the chopped kale to the boiling water with the pasta.
    Drain and set aside.
  • Make the creamy pesto sauce
    In a large pan over low heat, mix the homemade pesto and Greek yogurt until smooth and warm (do not boil).
    Add the drained pasta and kale, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add toppings
    Add the halved cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese.
    Mix gently until combined.
  • Serve
    Serve warm.
    Prep tip: Add a splash of olive oil when reheating to refresh the pasta.