Meyer Lemon Kale Pasta Recipe
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!
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.