Kale Parmesan Pesto Rigatoni

How to Make Kale Parmesan Pesto Rigatoni


10 min prep time


15 min cook time


12servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, place kale, lemon juice, pepper, salt, parmesan cheese, garlic, and walnuts in a food processor. With the processor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a steady stream. Use a spatula to push the pesto down the sides of the bowl and continue blending until the pesto is smooth. 

  3. Place the pasta in a large bowl and toss with the pesto and tomatoes. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition facts

12 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    230

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    14g

    18%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    135mg

    6%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    27g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      2g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    6g

  • Potassium
    174mg

    4%

Ingredients

whole wheat penne pasta
12 oz

olive oil
1/2 cup

lemon (juiced)
1 whole

black pepper
1/4 tsp

Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp

Parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 cup

garlic (minced)
2 clove

walnuts (chopped)
1/2 cup

kale (trimmed and chopped)
2 cup

grape tomatoes (halved)
1 pints