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Garlic Kale Pesto Pasta

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.

Total Time

15min

5.0

3 Ratings

Author: Lemons and Basil

Servings:

Ingredients

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1 box
(16 oz)

Pasta

Pesto

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3 cups

Kale

•

1/2

Large Avocado , ripe

•

1/2 cup

Unsalted Raw Pecans

•

1/3 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

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2 cloves

Garlic

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Lemon , freshly squeezed

•

1/2 tsp

Sea Salt

•

1/4 tsp

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

•

4 Tbsp

Water

Garnishes

•

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

•

to taste

Parmesan Cheese

Cooking Instructions

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.

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

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

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!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

611

FAT

18.8 g

PROTEIN

20.1 g

CARBS

92.7 g