Kale Pesto Pasta with Sesame & Nutritional Yeast
This vibrant and nutritious kale pesto pasta is packed with vitamins and flavor, making a quick and healthy meal for any occasion.
Equipment
- medium-size saucepan
- Colander
- measuring spoons,
Ingredients
- 2 cups 220 g whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 1 recipe Kale Pesto
- ¼ cup 60 g nondairy cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons 16 g sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons 16 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a medium saucepan, following the package instructions, aiming for the shortest cooking time.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set it aside in the colander.
- In the same saucepan, stir in the pesto, cream cheese, sesame seeds, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and reserved pasta water.
- Transfer the pasta back into the saucepan and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the kale to cook and the mixture to heat through.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
Pair with a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Pinot Grigio to complement the kale’s vibrant flavor.
Pair with a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Pinot Grigio to complement the kale’s vibrant flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 0.6 mg
