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Kale Parmesan Pesto Rigatoni
10 prep time
20 cook time
6servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Kale Parmesan Pesto Rigatoni
10 prep time
20 cook time
6servings
About 2 Cups Soup Per Serving
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Toss cooked pasta with halved tomatoes and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Place the kale, walnuts, garlic, freshly grated parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until smooth, pouring the olive oil into the bowl in a steady stream. Use a spatula to push down the sides of the pesto and continue blending until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
About 2 Cups Soup Per Serving
- Amount per serving Calories 390
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Total Fat
20g
- Saturated Fat 3.2g
- Cholesterol 20mg
- Sodium 220mg
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Total Carbohydrate
46g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 3g
- Protein 12g
- Potassium 280mg
- Phosphorous 220mg
Ingredients
grape tomatoes ((halved))
1 pints
whole wheat penne pasta ((or variety whole wheat pasta))
1 lbs
olive oil
1/2 cup
lemon ((juiced/squeezed))
1 whole
black pepper
1/4 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
Parmesan cheese ((grated))
1/2 cup
garlic
2 clove
walnuts ((chopped))
1/2 cup
kale ((pack the cups, chopped))
2 cup
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