Pasta Shells with Garlicky Kale

Pasta Shells with Garlicky Kale

Creamy pasta meets nutrition-packed kale in this recipe for the ultimate side dish. Kale’s popularity is rising, and with good reason – it’s super rich in vitamins A, C and K.

CAL/SERV :

302

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 10-12 oz. (10-12 cups, loosely packed) pre-washed baby kale, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. small whole-wheat pasta shells, cooked to package directions

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic with red pepper about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in about half the greens, broth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, cover, and cook until greens wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining greens, cover and cook an additional 12 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir occasionally.
  3. Place cooked, drained pasta in saucepan. Add greens mixture and gently toss until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

302 calories, 6 g total fat (1 g saturated fat),
56 g carbohydrate, 13 g protein, 7 g dietary fiber, 264 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research