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Creamy Kale & Broccoli Pasta is a modern Italian-inspired dish that celebrates the combination of fresh greens and hearty pasta. It reflects the trend of incorporating more vegetables into traditional recipes, making it both nutritious and satisfying. This dish is a great way to enjoy seasonal produce and is often served as a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • pasta
  • kale
  • broccoli
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • lemon juice
  • onion
  • vegetable broth
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3Add minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Stir in chopped kale and broccoli; sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
  6. 6Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg; stir to combine.
  7. 7Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. 8If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
  9. 9Finish with lemon juice and red pepper flakes; mix well.
  10. 10Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Ingredient Alternatives

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment

large potskilletcolandermeasuring cupscutting boardknife
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowmilkgluten
vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup lemon yogurt
  • 1 cup granola
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and lemon juice. If desired, add honey to sweeten and mix well.
  2. 2In serving glasses or bowls, start layering the parfaits. Begin with a layer of lemon yogurt at the bottom.
  3. 3Add a layer of the strawberry mixture on top of the yogurt.
  4. 4Sprinkle a layer of granola over the strawberries.
  5. 5Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of yogurt on top.
  6. 6Garnish the top with a few slices of strawberries and a mint leaf for decoration.
  7. 7Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Equipment

Mixing bowlServing glasses or bowlsSpoon

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