Parmesan Kale Pasta
(from danadanger’s recipe box)
Source: http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2010/02/parmesan-kale-pasta-369-recipe-062.html
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh kale
- 8 oz. thin spaghetti or bowtie pasta
- 1/2 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 oz. shredded parmesan
- to taste salt and pepper
Directions
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STEP 1: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until soft.
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STEP 2: Wash the kale and remove the leafy green bits from the stem (some say cut it off but I just grabbed and pulled!). Rip or cut the kale into pieces about 2×2 inches. Add the kale and 1/2 cup of water to the pot with the onion and garlic. Stir it a bit, add a lid and turn the heat down to medium/low.
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STEP 3: While the kale cooks down, cook your pasta according to the directions on the package (boil for 5-7 minutes). Drain the pasta and set aside.
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STEP 4: When the kale has reduced in size by 1/2, changed to a dark green color and is tender (taste some, about 15 minutes of cooking), add the pasta, juice from the lemon, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir it all together and serve!