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.

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

Method

    STEP 1

    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.

    STEP 2

    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.

By Esther Clark