Description
Ready in about 10 minutes and packed with bold, savory flavor, this Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Pasta is the ultimate pantry-to-plate meal. With garlicky olive oil, tender kale, and bursts of sweet sun dried tomato, it’s fast, fresh, and totally addictive.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti work great)
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for finishing)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
Salt & black pepper, to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino
Optional: lemon zest or juice for brightness
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in sun dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Add kale and sauté until just wilted.
Add pasta and reserved water. Toss everything to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g