Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Black Kale

Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Black Kale

35 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and delicious zucchini pasta dish featuring tender black kale and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

PastaSummerVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Large Pot
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 300.00 gBlack Kale(Remove tough stems.)
  • 360.00 gSpaghetti
  • 1.00 mediumZucchini(Cut into 1-inch pieces.)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonOlive Oil
  • 0.50 teaspoonChili Flakes(Adjust to taste.)
  • 2.00 cupsCreamy Dairy-Free Sauce(Use a plant-based alternative.)
  • 1.00 bunchFresh Basil(Chopped.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(To taste.)
  • 1.00 cupPasta Water(Reserved from cooking pasta.)

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

While pasta cooks, sauté minced garlic and zucchini in olive oil until tender.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add chili flakes and dairy-free sauce; simmer for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Stir in chopped basil and reserved pasta water.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Blend until smooth.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Drain pasta and add to the sauce.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Optional: Add toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes