Pasta With White Beans And Kale Recipes

BROTHY PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TUNA AND KALE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then add a small handful of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan or very deep skillet over medium heat. (Alternatively, cook the pasta and then wipe out the pot before proceeding.) Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the kale, rosemary and crushed red pepper. Cook until the kale is just starting to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the pasta, beans and tuna and simmer over low heat until hot, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into shallow bowls and top with grated Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

WHOLE-WHEAT TAGLIATELLE WITH CREAMY WHITE-BEAN AND KALE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until light golden, about 1 minute. Add kale and cook, tossing, until bright green, about 1 minute. Scrape mixture into a blender (reserve skillet). Add 1 cup water, beans, and lemon juice to blender; purée until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain.
• Pour blended kale sauce back into skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add pasta and cook, tossing, until coated and sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes more. (If sauce thickens too much, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Season with salt and pepper.
• In a bowl, combine cheese, parsley, toasted almonds, and lemon zest. Sprinkle half of cheese mixture over pasta and serve remainder on the side. Drizzle pasta with more oil and serve.

PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND KALE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in well salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
• Add the thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the chopped kale and garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes until the kale has wilted slightly and is bright green.
• Add the white beans and stir to combine. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
• Add the nutritional yeast, if using, and stir to combine.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine. Tip: Kitchen tongs are easier to use here than a spoon or spatula.
• Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water if you like it saucier. *If you forgot to reserve the pasta cooking water, you can use vegetable broth.
• Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

PASTA, KALE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Put the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, garlic, tomato paste, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, 6 cups water and the parmesan rind. Increase the heat to high; cover and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and beans and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the kale. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind, stir in half of the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining cheese.
• Per Serving: Calories: 499; Total Fat: 16 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Protein: 23 grams; Total carbohydrates: 66 grams; Sugar: grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 44 milligrams; Sodium: 763 milligrams