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One Pot Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Kale
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5 from 2 votes

One Pot Lemon Parmesan Kale Pasta

An easy pasta dish filled with lemon, Parmesan cheese, and kale, all made in one pot!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 366kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half and half (or milk)
  • zest from ½ lemon
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups finely chopped dino kale (~1 bunch)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the broth, milk, and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
  • Add the spaghetti, pressing it down until it is covered by the liquid.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir well and remove the lid, cooking another 8 minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Stir in the kale, and cover, cooking until the kale is wilted, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 1mg