Penne Pasta with Kale and Sundried 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.