A nutritious and delicious pasta dish featuring kale pesto, creamy nondairy cheese, and a boost of flavor from sesame seeds and nutritional yeast. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Kale Pesto Pasta
A nutritious and delicious pasta dish featuring kale pesto, creamy nondairy cheese, and a boost of flavor from sesame seeds and nutritional yeast. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups 220 g whole wheat elbow macaroni (or gluten-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons 16 g nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons 16 g sesame seeds
- ¼ cup 60 g nondairy cream cheese
- 1 recipe Kale Pesto
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a medium saucepan according to package directions, aiming for the lowest cooking time.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, stir in the kale pesto, cream cheese, sesame seeds, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and reserved pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the saucepan and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the kale to cook slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Top with extra sesame seeds or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for added texture and spice.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light Pinot Grigio.
Nutrition values
Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 2 g