Creamy pesto & kale pasta

Enjoy our creamy pesto and kale pasta as a tasty and nutritious supper. Make it with just a handful of ingredients and storecupboard staples
Prep: 10m Cook: 25m Total: 35m

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 red onions , thinly sliced
  • 300g kale
  • 300g wholemeal pasta (penne or mafalda work well)
  • 4 tbsp reduced-fat soft cheese
  • 4 tbsp fresh or jar pesto, or vegetarian alternative

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 10 mins until softened and beginning to caramelise. Add the kale and 100ml water, then cover and cook for 5 mins more, or until the kale has wilted.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with the onion mixture, soft cheese and pesto, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season.