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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Kale

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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Kale is a creamy, garlicky pasta dish bursting with tangy-sweet sun-dried tomatoes and hearty kale. It’s a bold, quick, and comforting recipe perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (plus 1 tbsp of the oil)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cups fresh kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or use reserved sun-dried tomato oil)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil or sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
  5. Add chopped kale and cook until wilted and tender, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Pour in cream and stir until sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Top with grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast before serving.

Notes

  • Use oat or cashew cream and nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
  • Spinach or Swiss chard can be substituted for kale.
  • Grilled chicken or chickpeas add extra protein for a heartier meal.
  • Blend sun-dried tomatoes with cream for a smoother, rosier sauce.

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