30 Minute Green Pasta Recipe with Kale
Ingredients
- ½ pound bunch curly green kale
de-stemmed, see note
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ packed cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ lemon
juiced, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound your favourite pasta
keep it gluten free for low FODMAP folks!
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
you won't use it all!
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once boiled, salt water and add kale. Blanch for 2 minutes. Remove using tongs, shake excess water, and place directly in the blender.
- 2
Let water come back to a full boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- 3
Meanwhile, add hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, mint and salt to blender. Set aside.
- 4
Before pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Add 1/3 cup to the blender and blend green pasta sauce on high for 45-60 seconds, until perfectly smooth. Taste and adjust salt, nutritional yeast or lemon if need be. You want it to taste very bright and vibrant as it mellows on the pasta.
- 5
Drain pasta in a colander and rinse quickly with cool water. Return pasta to the pot - off of the heat - and toss with green sauce. Add 1-2 tablespoons of pasta water at a time if you find the sauce is too thick (I rarely need it).
- 6
Serve with some flaky salt, chile flakes or extra nutritional yeast if you like.
30 Minute Green Pasta Recipe with Kale
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About this Recipe
Looking for a surprisingly simple and delicious way to incorporate more greens into your diet? This 30 Minute Green Pasta with Kale transforms humble kale into a vibrant, flavorful dish that promises to become a weeknight staple, even for the most reluctant vegetable eaters.
The genius of this green pasta lies in its incredibly quick, no-cook sauce. Fresh kale leaves are efficiently blanched directly in the pasta pot, saving on cleanup, then blended with zesty lemon, fresh mint, nutritional yeast, and protein-packed hemp hearts. The result is a creamy, herbaceous sauce that effortlessly coats your favorite pasta, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
You can expect a remarkably fresh and bright pasta experience. The sauce offers a silky texture and a delightful balance of earthy kale, invigorating mint, and a tangy lemon finish. It’s a dish that feels both comforting and light, providing a wholesome meal without weighing you down. This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using appropriate pasta, and its thoughtful ingredient choices also make it suitable for those following a low FODMAP diet.
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. While curly green kale is specified for its texture and flavor, the core of the sauce remains versatile. For low FODMAP considerations, remember to choose a certified gluten-free pasta. If you’re looking to enhance the richness, a drizzle of high-quality olive oil can be added to the blender with the other sauce ingredients.
This vibrant green pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s quick enough for any schedule. Serve it simply as is, perhaps with a sprinkle of extra hemp hearts or a fresh mint sprig for a pop of color and flavor.