Kale and Walnut Pasta Primavera

PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
SERVES: 4
Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

565kcal Energy
64g Carbohydrate
24g Protein
10g (of which Sugar)
26g Fat
13g Fibre
7g (of which Saturated Fat)
0.7g Salt

Ingredients

250g wholewheat penne pasta

100g frozen broad beans

100g frozen peas

180g bag Kale

1 tbsp olive oil

1 leek, thinly sliced 200g

75g walnuts, roughly chopped

2 tbsp chopped chives

165g tub light cream cheese

25g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated, plus extra to serve 

Instructions

Cook the pasta in boiling water for 12-13 minutes until just tender, remove with a slotted spoon and add the beans, peas and kale to the water, simmer for 4-5 minutes. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the leek and walnuts for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the chives, cream cheese and the Parmesan, heat gently to melt, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water. Stir in the pasta and vegetables to evenly coat.

Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan. 

Cooking Tips

Try any vegetables you may have in the freezer. Also a great way to use up leftover cooked vegetables.

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