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Winter Vegetable Pasta

winter vegetable pasta

This tasty recipe for vegetable pasta was originally submitted by Farhad (iran chef), who has shared many delicious recipes with us.

This vegetable pasta recipe combines pasta with kale, goats cheese, garlic and lemon juice. I think it’s a must try.


Farhad says: I used penne here, but you can substitute whatever pasta you like. Spinach can be substituted for the kale if you like as well.

Make it a gluten free recipe by substituting the penne pasta with a gluten free pasta of your choice.

winter vegetable pasta

Winter Vegetable Pasta

This vegetable pasta recipe combines pasta with kale, goats cheese, garlic and lemon juice. I think it's a must try.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course, Main or Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 shallots, peeled
  • 1/2 pound kale, stalks removed and washed well
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese, 2 ounces, plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons hot pasta water, or more
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • lemon juice, optional
  • 12 ounces penne pasta, dried, (or your favorite shape pasta)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the boiling water generously, and add the garlic and shallots. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the kale and cook for another ten seconds. Don't over cook. Working quickly, use a slotted spoon or strainer to fish the greens, garlic, and shallots from the water.
  • Use a food processor to puree the ingredients along with the olive oil and goat cheese. Add a couple tablespoons of hot pasta water to thin out the mixture if needed. Then season with a touch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Taste.
  • Depending on your goat cheese, you might need a little extra acidic oomph if your sauce is a bit flat. If so, add fresh lemon juice a bit at a time until you're happy with it the sauce. Set aside.
  • Reheat the pot of water and boil the pasta per package instructions. Drain and toss immediately with the green sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5920IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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Serve topped with a few pinches of fresh thyme, and more crumbled goat cheese.

Serves 4-6.

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