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    19/03/2018 Dinner Recipes

    Kale Pasta with Chilli and Garlic

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    This super simple kale pasta recipe with heaps of chilli and garlic is the perfect weeknight meal. Have this kale spaghetti dinner on the table in the time it takes to boil some pasta!

    So obviously I love cooking. But sometimes I get home from work and all I want to do is sit down in the front of the TV with a bowl of comfort food.

    That's where some of my quick and easy recipes come in. Like these 15 minute soy peanut noodles or this honey chipotle chicken. Now I've got this pasta with kale, chilli and garlic to add to the list.

    Frying pan of kale pasta with garlic, chilli and parmesan on a blue background

    Happy Monday! Or more accurately, happy that Monday is nearly over! I'm all over quick and simple dinners on a Monday night as, I assume, we all are? This pasta is the perfect Monday night dinner and it only takes SIX ingredients.

    And those are probably six of my favourite ingredients on the whole planet.

    Plate of kale pasta on a striped cloth with a fork

    Pasta, obviously. For this I used tagliatelle but you could use any long pasta. It really works best with long pasta I think, you need that fork twirling action with this one.

    Of course pasta is the best thing to have when you've just got home from work and you're needing dinner fast.

    Two plates of kale pasta on a striped cloth and a blue background

    Then we've got garlic. And you need a lot of garlic because that's where all that insane flavour comes from. Cook it slowwwwwly in plenty of melty butter until it just starts to caramelise a little and the chilli is infusing into the butter.

    Then add that vibrant kale to the pan and let it get a little crisped around the edges before tossing in your cooked pasta.

    Frying pan of kale pasta on a blue background

    Now, at this point you're gonna need to add in a lot of parmesan. If you've think you've added enough then go ahead and add a bit more.

    Ingredients you need to make this kale spaghetti with chilli and garlic:

    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Chilli
    • Kale
    • Pasta
    • Parmesan

    Close up of a plate of kale pasta

    Once you've tossed the pasta in the chilli, garlic, butter, kale and parmesan then serve it up and just add, like, a boatload more parmesan for good measure.

    Expert tips for making this kale pasta with chilli and garlic:

    • Make sure you melt the butter really gently and keep the heat low while you cook the garlic. There is nothing worse than the bitterness of burnt garlic.
    • Add the kale once the garlic and chilli are a little caramelised then toss them together and let the edges of the kale get a little crispy before you add the pasta and toss everything together.
    • I like to serve this pasta with loads of parmesan. Of course.

    Two plates of kale pasta on a striped cloth with parmesan and a grater on a blue background

    Frying pan of kale pasta on a blue background with parmesan and grater

    Want more? Try these other kale recipes before you go!

    • Chipotle Kale Taco Salad with Creamy Cashew Dressing
    • Roasted Garlic Spaghetti with Kale & Ricotta
    • Baked Ranch Kale Chips
    • Kale Pesto Bowties with Roasted Butternut Squash
    • Pesto Farro & Baby Kale Salad
    • Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Kale & Brussels Sprouts
    • Smoky Bean Stew with Kale
    • Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale
    • Halloumi, Kale & White Bean Bake
    Two plates of kale pasta on a striped cloth and a blue background

    Kale Pasta with Chilli and Garlic

    This super simple kale pasta recipe with heaps of chilli and garlic is the perfect weeknight meal. Have dinner on the table in the time it takes to boil some pasta!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 633kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 75 g Butter
    • 6 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 1 Red Chilli deseeded and chopped
    • 200 g Kale chopped
    • 500 g Long Pasta
    • Parmesan to serve
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking melt the butter in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and chilli and cook gently over a low heat for 5 minutes.
    • Drain the pasta. Add the kale to the frying pan and turn the heat up. Cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to crisp a little. Add the pasta to the pan and toss with the butter, garlic, chilli and kale. Add a good helping of parmesan and toss again. Serve in bowls topped with another good helping of parmesan.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kale Pasta with Chilli and Garlic
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 633 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 10g50%
    Cholesterol 40mg13%
    Sodium 162mg7%
    Potassium 578mg17%
    Carbohydrates 100g33%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 5570IU111%
    Vitamin C 77.6mg94%
    Calcium 114mg11%
    Iron 2.6mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Sues says

      March 20, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is my kind of comfort food! I love that there's kale for a bit of nutrition and garlic and chili for some kick!

      Reply
    2. Lisa Huff says

      March 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy dinner idea! I'm in!

      Reply
    3. K.C. says

      March 20, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I'm digging this! Swap to GF pasta and I could eat this all day!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 20, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Haha, thanks!

        Reply
    4. Julia says

      March 20, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect weeknight dinner! Ready in no time and using only a few ingredients. Love pasta dinners way to much 🙂

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 20, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Same! They're so good right?!

        Reply
    5. Demeter says

      March 20, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      I am loving the garlic and kale in this! Such a great dinner not to mention beautiful dish!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 20, 2018 at 9:38 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Danielle says

      March 23, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a yummy bowl of comfort here! So easy, yet so delicious. I've got this pasta shop down the street that sells fresh pasta, and it would be perfect for this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov says

      June 08, 2018 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I'm sure this smells amazing while cooking it all together, kale and garlic are amongst my favorites!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        June 10, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks Veena!

        Reply

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