Parsley Parmesean Pasta
Adding parm, just say when…
Anyone else love, like, a LOT of parmesan on your pasta? Okay, then you are going to LOVE this new recipe! It was honestly something I created by accident when I tried to make the pasta from the Chef movie, but 100% forgot how I had done it so….. This was born!
If you’ve been a little nervous to try cooking with fresh herbs, this is a great dish to get started with! The parsley brightens everything up, PLUS adds some immune fighting vitamins which are always nice to have around. Fresh herbs are an inexpensive way to add a lot of flavor to your dish, without add a ton of sodium along with it! Seasoning mixes can come with a lot of fillers, salt, and other additives that by simply using the real deal — you don’t have to worry about! My favorite part about this dish is that you can actually taste everything. Okay, that sounds silly, but hear me out! You know those sauces that overpower the veggies? Or the seasoning that blows any other flavor straight out of the dish? Not this one! Between the parsley, olive oil, and tomatoes… This dish just harmonizes together nicely into a light pasta dish you can make over and over.
This is the perfect dish for a quick weeknight dish, your next Meatless Monday, or when you’re having company over! It looks and tastes wayyyy fancier than it is. Simple dishes that give a big WOW are always nice to back-pocket for social occasions.
This pasta dish is…
bright
nutrient rich
simple
gluten-free
vegan
quick to make
& only 7 ingredients!
Parsley Parmesean Pasta
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
12 oz. gluten-free spaghetti pasta (I use Jovial or Tinkyada)
2 c grape tomatoes, halved
2 c kale, chopped
1/2 c parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
1/4 c + 1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c parmesan, grated and divided
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta as instructed on package.
While pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add chopped tomatoes into the pan “face down” to caramelize. Leave sitting for 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic into the pan and stir into tomatoes.
When pasta is cooked, drain and add pasta into the large pan. Stir into the tomatoes and garlic.
Add chopped kale, parsley, and 1/4 c parmesan into the pasta. Mix until evenly dispersed throughout.
Serve in pasta bowls or on plates. Add remaining parmesan to the top of each pile of pasta.
NUTRITION INFO (1 SERVING)
Calories: 540, Fat: 23g, Carbohydrates: 72g, Fiber: 6.2g, Sugar: 2g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 13.3g
Optional Add-On’s
Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein
Mix in garbanzo or white beans to keep in vegetarian
Swap the kale out for Garlicky Cheezy Kale Chips for extra flavor
xx,
mallory