If you’re on the lookout for healthy and delicious dinner ideas, this Creamy Kale Pasta recipe is definitely worth trying. What makes this recipe stand out is the secret ingredient: cottage cheese. Not only does it add a creamy and tangy flavour to the dish, but it also boosts its nutritional value.
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients. When combined with kale, which is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, this pasta recipe becomes a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep option for busy days.
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Here’s how to make this Creamy Kale Pasta recipe:
Creamy Kale Pasta With Cottage Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients
- 350g short pasta like gemelli
- 2 scallions roughly cut
- 1 pkg kale approximately 142g
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta per the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, drain, and return pasta to pot.
- While pasta cooks, in a food processor, pulse scallions and 3 cups kale to finely chop. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and pulse to combine.
- Scrape down sides, then with the machine running, gradually add oil and puree until smooth.
- Toss pasta with sauce to coat, then toss with remaining 3 cups kale, adding a couple Tbsp reserved pasta water as necessary to help kale wilt. Serve topped with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.
Shopping List
Here’s what you need for this creamy pasta recipe:
- 1 packet of short pasta like gemelli
- 2 scallions
- 1 packet kale
- 1 tub cottage cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
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This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of Women’s Health.
