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Green Temptation - A Healthy Italian Pasta Recipe - Spinach Kale & Broccoli

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Pasta with Greens

Cultural Context

Pasta with Greens is a staple of Italian cuisine, particularly in regions with abundant fresh vegetables. This dish celebrates the simplicity of seasonal produce, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. Today, it has found popularity worldwide, with variations incorporating local greens and herbs.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
100 g kale
80 g spinach
200 g broccoli
250 ml single cream
150 g parmesan cheese
500 g spelt penne pasta
2 tablespoons salt

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Fill a large pot with 3 to 4 liters of water and bring it to a boil.

2

Add the kale, spinach, and broccoli to the boiling water to soften them.

3

Once the vegetables are almost fully cooked, add 500 g of spelt penne pasta to the pot.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the pasta water.

5

Blend the softened vegetables with a blender until smooth.

6

Add 250 ml of single cream to the blended vegetables and mix well.

7

If the mixture is too dense, add a little bit of water to achieve the desired consistency.

8

Gradually add 150 g of parmesan cheese to the cream and vegetable mixture, stirring until melted.

9

Rinse the cooked pasta and add it directly to the saucepan with the sauce.

10

Mix the pasta with the sauce gently, being careful not to overcook it.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potblendersaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Pasta con VerdurePasta with Vegetables
Local Name: Pasta con verdure

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