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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta, Vegetarian Meals
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 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
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
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