One Pot Lemon Parmesan Kale Pasta
An easy pasta dish filled with lemon, Parmesan cheese, and kale, all made in one pot!
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