Kale Green Sauce Rigatoni

Kale Green Sauce Rigatoni is a 20-minute healthy comfort dinner. Pick estimates $4.88 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 20g of protein and 580 kcal. You need stove and 6 ingredients.

• 20 minCook time
• $4.88Est. cost
• 580Calories
• 20gProtein
• 68gCarbs
• 24gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝RigatoniPantry3 oz
• 🥬KaleProduce1½ cup
• 🌿PestoPantry2 tbsp
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🧄GarlicProduce1 clove
• 🫒Olive OilPantry1 tbsp

Method

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni for 10 minutes until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, strip the kale leaves and blanch in the same boiling water for 1 minute, then remove with tongs.
3. Blend the blanched kale, pesto, minced garlic, olive oil, and a splash of pasta water into a smooth green sauce.
4. Toss the drained rigatoni with the green sauce, adding more pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
5. Divide into a bowl and top with grated Parmesan.
6. Serve immediately while hot.

You'll need

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