Penne with Kale and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Kale is from the same family as cabbage. It’s packed with calcium, vitamins and other nutrients as well as being full of fibre. It’s already classed as a super food, but this simple supper dish proves that it’s super-tasty too.

Servings: 1

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

60g penne pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 a bunch of kale, finely chopped

Handful of baby spinach

1 clove garlic, crushed

30g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped

1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and ground pepper to taste

Method

Cook the pasta according to the instructions.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic, kale, spinach and salt – cook gently for a couple of minutes, then add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.

Drain pasta and add to veggie mixture in skillet – stir well. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and some Parmesan shavings and serve.