Green Kale Pasta Sauce

PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
SERVES: 4
Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

445 kcal Energy
52.27g Carbohydrate
18.43g Protein
5.35g (of which Sugar)
19.41g Fat
8.8g Fibre
8.7g (of which Saturated Fat)
702mcg Salt

Ingredients

500g pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

280g kale

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

3 tbsp. water

90g grated parmesan

240ml vegetable stock

180g low fat cream cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the kale and garlic and fry for about 1-2 minutes, until the leaves start to wilt a little then add the water and keep stirring for a further couple of minutes. 

3. Transfer the kale and garlic to a food processor and blend for a few minutes then add the grated parmesan, vegetable stock and cream cheese. Blend at full speed until you have a bright green and creamy texture. 

4. Stir this in to your cooked pasta then warm through gently before serving.

Cooking Tips

Developed by nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche. Contains 30% of your RDA for folate.

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