Garlic Kale Pesto Pasta

12 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 15MINS

Garlic Kale Pesto Pasta

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This Garlic Kale Pesto Pasta can be made with Green Lentil Spaghetti Pasta - the pesto and lentil pasta combo is it full of flavor and boasts tons of protein and fiber! You can also use any pasta you prefer.

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This Garlic Kale Pesto Pasta can be made with Green Lentil Spaghetti Pasta - the pesto and lentil pasta combo is it full of flavor and boasts tons of protein and fiber! You can also use any pasta you prefer.

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15MINS

Total Time

$1.17

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

us / metric

1 box
(16 oz)

Pasta

or pasta of choice

Pesto

3 cups

loosely packed

1/2

Large Avocado, ripe

1/2 cup

Unsalted Raw Pecans

1/3 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 cloves

1

Lemon, freshly squeezed

2 Tbsp juice per 4 servings

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

4 Tbsp

Water

Garnishes

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

to taste

Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

611

Fat

18.8 g

Protein

20.1 g

Carbs

92.7 g

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Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Add Kale (3 cups), Avocado (1/2), Unsalted Raw Pecans (1/2 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), Garlic (2 cloves), juice of Lemon (1), Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high for 15-20 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides and add Water (4 Tbsp) until the pesto reaches preferred consistency. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.

step 1 Add Kale (3 cups), Avocado (1/2), Unsalted Raw Pecans (1/2 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), Garlic (2 cloves), juice of Lemon (1), Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high for 15-20 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides and add Water (4 Tbsp) until the pesto reaches preferred consistency. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.

step 2

Meanwhile, cook the Pasta (1 box) according to package directions.

step 2 Meanwhile, cook the Pasta (1 box) according to package directions.

step 3

Once pasta has cooked and water is drained, add pesto to pasta and toss until pasta is well coated.

step 3 Once pasta has cooked and water is drained, add pesto to pasta and toss until pasta is well coated.

step 4

Divide evenly among 3-4 pasta bowls, depending on how hungry you are, garnish with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) and additional Parmesan Cheese (to taste) and enjoy!

step 4 Divide evenly among 3-4 pasta bowls, depending on how hungry you are, garnish with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) and additional Parmesan Cheese (to taste) and enjoy!

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