Garlicky Kale and Mushroom Pasta
This light, flavorful, and Garlicky Kale & Mushroom Pasta is ready to eat in just 25 minutes! Made with a handful of nourishing ingredients, you can count on this simple vegetarian recipe for your next Meatless Monday.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz brown rice pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms of choice, sliced
- 3 cups lacinato kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup shaved parmigiano cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile heat the oil in a skillet and add the shallots and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until it softens and start to turn golden brow. Season mushrooms with salt and peper.
- Add chopped kale and toss to a gentle sauté (about 3 minutes) until leaves start to wilt but maintain it's shape.
- Transfer veggies to pasta bowl. Add reserved pasta water and toss to combine. Season with red pepper flakes and parmigiano cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1107IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg