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Kale and Tomato Alfredo Pasta

Funny enough, I recently tore out a vegan Alfredo recipe from a magazine (for a friend!), and both my daughters independently walked by and said, "That looks good!" So I decided to make an adapted "non-vegan" version of it for us, and it turned out to be the big hit my daughters were expecting! The final recipe is below.

Also, I did still pass on the vegan version to our friend, which uses cauliflower and cashews instead of butter and cream to make the sauce. He, unfortunately, has some concerning (hereditary) blood pressure levels that cannot be easily controlled by medication. This drastic change in diet has not been an easy transition for his family. So, if you have any other tasty vegan recipes I can share with them, I'd love it if you could please leave a link in the comments. Thanks!

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Kale and Tomato Alfredo

Gather the family for an Italian inspired Alfredo pasta with kale and tomatoes that will leave everyone satisfied.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs ( toasted, panko-style recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped )
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine noodles (or other noodles of your choice)
  • 4 cups dino (flat) kale (lightly packed thinly-sliced, or can sub baby kale)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • salt and pepper ( to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Put a large pot of water over high heat to boil.
  • Toss together the breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Boil the noodles according to package directions and when there is 1 minute left add the kale to the water to cook. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in about ⅔ of the cream until well combined with the butter and the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the cooked noodles and kale, the rest of the cream, and the parmesan cheese.
  • Continue to stir until the sauce thickens to the consistency of Alfredo sauce, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving platter. Top with the breadcrumb mixture, sliced cherry tomatoes, and extra parmesan, and serve.

Notes

  • The recommended Grand'Mere pasta contains eggs, so please note this if you are allergic.
  • Adapted from Eating Well Magazine.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Kale and Tomato Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 435mg19%
Potassium 545mg16%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 8261IU165%
Vitamin C 99mg120%
Calcium 337mg34%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Bonnie Chartrand says

    September 25, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    I also like the vegan recipes on Chocolate Covered Katie. There are lots of dessert ones but also lots of good meal ones as well. https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/category/healthy-meal-ideas/

    Reply
  2. Danielle says

    September 24, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    This looks delicious!!! My favorite websites (both have recipe apps as well) for vegan recipes are Deliciously Ella and Forks Over Knives. We aren’t vegan, either, but these sites come in handy during church fasting periods when meat and dairy are not permitted.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:23 am

      I love Forks Over Knives, and I'll have to check out the other one. Thanks for the suggestions! - Nicole

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    September 24, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    I was vegan for a time and really found the Forks Over Knives meal planner to be a sure fire way to stay on track. Thought it might interest your friend.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Awesome! Thank you. - Nicole

      Reply
  4. Erika says

    September 24, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Looks yummy! I'll need to check out whole foods. I followed your link to amazon & it is now unavailable so looked up other Grand'mere pasta & it was $23 a bag!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

      We just saw that :( Hopefully it'll be available again. - Nicole

      Reply
    • Carrie Kane says

      October 01, 2019 at 10:57 am

      I found it for $3.50 at Fresh Market.

      Reply
  5. Elise says

    September 24, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    This looks yummy! We’ll be sure to give it a try, and we’re super excited about that pasta, too!

    Here’s our favorite vegan recipe for your friend. I usually add 2-3 medium carrots.
    https://www.wellplated.com/red-lentil-curry/

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Thanks so much! - Nicole

      Reply
  6. MamaTree says

    September 24, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    This looks great but I’ll be searching for a nut-free vegan version because of family allergies to dairy, eggs & nuts. Perhaps point your newly-vegan friend to Clean Food Dirty Girl? The language is unapologetically salty, but the community is incredibly supportive & the whole-food-no-oil-plant-based recipes are BONKERS DELICIOUS. They also have subscription weekly meal plans that might be helpful for transitioning to a different way of eating, as they provide shopping lists & batch-cooking instructions.. (not affiliated - just a fan!)

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:25 am

      That's awesome! Thanks for the recommendation. - Nicole

      Reply
  7. Lottie Franklin says

    September 24, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    Have your friend check out http://www.fatfreevegan.com

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:27 am

      Great! Thank you. - Nicole

      Reply
  8. Christy says

    September 24, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    Is there a way to print the recipe WITHOUT alllll the ads !?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Simply press the red Print button that is in the recipe and it will show up without any ads. - Nicole

      Reply
  9. Nix says

    September 24, 2019 at 10:40 am

    The Oh She Glows Cookbook is amazing for vegan recipes! Neither my sister nor I are vegan, but we both have a number of favorite go-to recipes from this cookbook.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 25, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Great! Thanks so much. - Nicole

      Reply

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