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Meyer Lemon Kale Pasta Recipe

Urvashee Patel
Meyer Lemon Kale Pasta is full of simple and delicious flavors. You definitely need to grab a bag of Meyer lemons and give it a try!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Meyer Lemons
  • 1/2 pound Linguine
  • 1/2 cup Asparagus Cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
  • 2 1/2 cups Kale Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Light Cream
  • 4-6 Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Zest 2 lemons and set aside the zest. Juice all 4 lemons and set the juice aside.
  • In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the linguini. When the linguini is almost cooked, add the asparagus and cook until it softens and the linguini finishes cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine 1 cup of broth with the corn starch, mix and set aside.
  • In a large pan, heat the butter on medium to low heat until melted. Add the garlic and sautee until lightly browned. Add the kale and cook until soft and wilted.
  • Add the remaining broth and then the broth corn starch mixture and bring it to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to low and add the cream, lemon juice and zest. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the linguini, asparagus and basil and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 26mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword Asparagus, Easy, Easy Dinners, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Italian, Kale, Lemons, Pasta, Sauces, Simmered, Vegetarian
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