Best Fresh Tomato Kale And Caper Berry Pasta Recipes

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CREAMY KALE PASTA



Creamy Kale Pasta image

This Creamy Kale Pasta is fresh, easy, and DELICIOUS. Chewy bowtie pasta, coated in a light, salty, barely-creamy sauce, flecked with red pepper flakes and little bits of tender sautéed garlic kale.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup packed parsley
1/4 cup packed basil
2 tablespoons capers or pitted olives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
juice and zest of half a lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces farfalle
2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 stalks kale, stems removed, leaves chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup white wine, reserved cooking water, broth, or any combination
lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan to finish (omit Parmesan if vegan)

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Pulse all sauce ingredients together until mostly smooth. (The sauce will be very salty. That's okay, it'll tone down once it mixes with everything.)
  • Prep the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook down the kale: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the kale; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine, water, or broth; let it sizzle out for a minute.
  • Finish: Add drained, cooked pasta and sauce. Toss to combine. Season to taste with Parmesan, lemon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Fast, easy, yum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 697.3 mg, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BREADCRUMBS



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Bread crumbs, crisped in olive oil with garlic, make a flavorful addition to just about any pasta. Make your own bread crumbs if you've got bread that's drying out, and keep them in the freezer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, 2 sliced, 1 minced
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup green or black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 ounces
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti, preferably a good whole-wheat brand
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the sliced garlic over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic turns golden, about two minutes. Do not let it take on any more color than this. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon and discard, then add the bread crumbs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until the bread crumbs are crisp. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
  • Return the pan to medium heat, and add the remaining olive oil, the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic smells fragrant, and add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the spaghetti. Cook al dente, following the cooking recommendations on the package but checking about a minute before the suggested time. Drain, and toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parsley on top, toss again briefly and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

PASTA CAPRESE (PASTA WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA & FRESH BASIL



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For best results, use the freshest ingredients available. This recipe calls for less oil for a healthier pasta dish. Sometimes I drizzle lightly with balsamic vinager. Bon Appetit, May 1997

Provided by swissms

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1x1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
12 ounces penne pasta
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, oil and vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Mix in basil.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
  • Return pasta to pot. Add tomato mixture and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 20.6

CHERRY TOMATO, KALE, RICOTTA & PESTO PASTA



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Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour - it's also full of fibre and vitamin C

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves , chopped
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
500g penne
200g kale , chopped
4 tbsp ricotta
4 tbsp fresh pesto
parmesan or vegetarian alternative, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the garlic and cook for 2 mins until golden. Add the chilli flakes and tomatoes, season well, and simmer for 15 mins until the sauce is thick and reduced.
  • While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta following pack instructions - add the kale for the final 2 mins of cooking. Drain well and stir into the sauce, then divide between 4 bowls. Top each with a dollop of ricotta, a drizzle of pesto and shavings of Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 99 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

KALE, TOMATO, AND LEMON MAGIC ONE-POT SPAGHETTI



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This pasta is a complete revelation. The sauce is magically made from the pasta water and tomatoes as the pasta cooks-all in one pan. No fuss, one pan, and a killer bowl of pasta. Pasta and gluten sometimes get bad press. I think there is a time and place for a good bowl of pasta. Saying that, I opt for interesting pastas as often as I do the traditional kind. Try corn, chickpea, or buckwheat spaghetti-they are gluten-free, and all have incredible individual flavors and make a welcome change if pasta is a staple in your house. The key to this recipe is to measure your water carefully and to use the right pan: you need a large, shallow sauté pan or casserole large enough to fit the pasta lying down. A large, deep frying pan or wok would work well too.

Provided by Anna Jones

Categories     Pasta     One-Pot Meal     Tomato     Lemon     Kale     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Dinner     Vegetarian

Yield Serves 4 generously

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 ounces/400 g spaghetti or linguine
14 ounces/400 g cherry tomatoes
Zest of 2 large unwaxed lemons
7 tablespoons/100 ml olive oil
2 heaping teaspoons flaky sea salt (if you are using fine-grain table salt, add a bit less)
1 (14-ounce/400-g) bunch of kale or spinach
Parmesan cheese (I use a vegetarian one) (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill and boil a kettle of water and get all your ingredients and equipment together. You need a large, shallow pan with a lid.
  • Put the pasta into the pan. Quickly chop the tomatoes in half and throw them into the pan. Grate in the zest of both lemons and add the oil and salt. Add about 1 quart/1 liter of boiling water, put a lid on the pan, and bring back to a boil. Remove the lid and simmer on high heat for 6 minutes, using a pair of tongs to turn the pasta every 30 seconds or so as it cooks.
  • Meanwhile, remove any tough stalks from the kale or spinach and coarsely tear the leaves. Once the pasta has had 6 minutes, add the kale and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Once almost all the water has evaporated, take the pan off the heat and tangle the pasta into four bowls. If you like, top with a little Parmesan.

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