Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
1 package of your favorite pasta, any kind
2 bunches of dinosaur kale
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt + pepper
1/2 cup + extra on top of grated parmesan
Directions:
Put about 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pot along with minced garlic. Add a generous pinch of salt. Turn heat on low and cover. Cook on low for 15 mins. Cool.
In the mean time, fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, place kale in for 5 minutes in for the last minute that the kale is cooking. With tongs, place kale in a blender. It's okay if some water gets in. Add the pasta to the water and cook as directed. Add the cooled garlic oil and the parmesan to the blender. When the pasta is almost done cooking, add 1/4 cup pasta water into the blender. Blend the ingredients in the blender until a sauce forms. If needed, add more pasta water. Drain the pasta and mix the sauce in with the pasta. Plate with more parmesan on top.
Notes:
This pasta is a very simple way to satisfy your pasta craving while still getting your fruits & veggies, and if you don't use the parmesan, it's actually vegan! I am not personally vegan but I do love this pasta, especially for lunch. It's not too heavy & very satisfying. If you would like to add protein, add in some chicken or use chickpea pasta.
Try it out and let me know what you think! Tag @chloejaide if you do and I'll repost it!