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Kale Pasta with Sunflower Cream Sauce | Naturally Ella
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Kale Pasta with Sunflower Cream Sauce

A delicious, vegan pasta that uses garlicky kale and tossed with an easy sunflower cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

Pasta:

  • 4 ounces pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup soaked sunflower seed
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chili flakes as needed

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to direction, drain, reserving the liquid, and set aside.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, just until fragrant. Add the kale to the pan and continue to cook for for a minute or two, just to start the kale wilting. Once the kale has wilted slighting, remove from the heat and add the pasta.
  • Combine the soaked sunflower seeds with the water, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and salt in a high-speed blender. Puree until smooth. Add to the pan and toss. Add a splash or two of reserved pasta water as needed to thin and coat the noodles. Serve with a sprinkle of chili flakes as needed.

Notes

Tips + Tricks: I typically soak the sunflower seeds for two hours before making. Make the sunflower cream ahead of time for a quick dinner.
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