I love pasta, maybe a little too much. It’s one of those foods that I could just eat all day! There are so many fun ways to prepare it, and it goes with everything. Everything! I don’t know why it took me this long to try a one-pot pasta dish. One pot dishes are always helpful and handy when life is crazy. And when life is crazy, you need a comforting delicious meal to help you focus on the important things. This lemony garlic kale one pot pasta is fresh and light, eat a little, or eat a lot!
I find that one pot pastas are best when eaten fresh. Because you don’t strain out the pasta water, all the starches make the pasta stick together as leftovers. I made this recipe to only serve 2, and I made it in a small dutch oven
Variations to the Lemony Garlic Kale One Pot Pasta recipe:
- If you’re not a fan of kale, try another leafy green in this dish. Spinach or Swiss chard would be good choices.
- Skip the Parmesan to keep this recipe dairy- free and vegan.
- I used thin spaghetti to make this dish cook really fast! If you try a thicker pasta, boil for 2/3 of the pasta’s cooking time. It doesn’t need full boiling time because it has been sitting in and soaking up liquid while waiting to come to a boil.
Lemony Garlic Kale One Pot Pasta
This lemony garlic kale one pot pasta is the best ever weeknight meal! It only takes 20 minutes, and only dirties one dish!
- Prep Time: 16 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Entree
Ingredients
- 6 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
- 2 cups packed kale, from 1 extra large leaf, or 2 small
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch red pepper flake
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot combine spaghetti through vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes (or 2/3 of the original cooking time).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Garnish with more cracked black pepper and serve with parmesan if using.
Recipe inspired by V Nutrition. If you are crazy in love with kale, like me, check out this post on the health benefits of kale. The article is unique because it links back to scientific articles that have actual evidence for all the benefits of kale!
Who can resist this pasta dish! This Lemony Garlic Kale One Pot Pasta recipe takes me back to the flavorful pasta dishes I’ve shared at some of the wonderful pasta restaurants in my neighborhood. I can’t wait to make your recipe at home. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Plant-based Potluck Party. I’m pinning and sharing this.
Thank you Deborah! Pasta is a great vehicle for so many flavors, I hope you love this recipe!
What a great recipe and so flavorful and easy! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a safe and enjoyable weekend.
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Miz Helen
Easy recipes like this have been great for back to school. Thanks Miz Helen!
I love dishes like this – easy to prepare, yet so full of flavor. Thanks for bringing at Fiesta Friday table. I hope you are enjoying the party.
Thanks Jhuls! Have a great weekend!