Springtime pasta

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Health score
34%
Springtime pasta
20 min.
4
570kcal

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Welcome to your next favorite culinary adventure with this delightful Springtime Pasta! Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this dish captures the essence of the season, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish. Packed with nutrients, thanks to the addition of shredded kale and the richness of crispy bacon, it offers a harmonious balance that both your taste buds and your body will appreciate.

This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Imagine the comforting aroma of sautéed onions mingling with the savory notes of bacon as they dance around your kitchen. The mild goat's cheese melts beautifully into the warm pasta, creating a luscious, creamy texture that ties all the ingredients together. Whether you're serving it as the main course or as a side to complement grilled meats, this Springtime Pasta is sure to impress your family and friends.

So why wait? Grab your apron and get ready to delight in a delicious meal that celebrates the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring! Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 400 penne pasta 
  • 200 kale shredded
  • 100 bacon chopped
  • medium onion red finely sliced
  • 100 goat cheese soft

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water.
  2. Add the kale for the final 2 mins, then drain, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, dry-fry the bacon in a nonstick pan until crisp.
  4. Remove from the pan and drain off most of the fat, leaving behind about 1 tsp. Gently fry the onion in the fat for 2-3 mins until soft.
  5. Tip the cooked pasta and kale into the pan, then stir through the bacon and goats cheese.
  6. Add a little of the pasta cooking water if the mixture seems a bit dry.
  7. Serve in bowls scattered with grated Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein15.94%
Fat27.75%
Carbs56.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
30.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.083478279736%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
13.18mg
Kaempferol
23.58mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
16.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:569.75kcal
28.49%
Fat:17.48g
26.88%
Saturated Fat:7.35g
45.91%
Carbohydrates:79.77g
26.59%
Net Carbohydrates:74.05g
26.93%
Sugar:4.46g
4.95%
Cholesterol:28mg
9.33%
Sodium:291.1mg
12.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.59g
45.18%
Vitamin K:195.66µg
186.34%
Vitamin A:5263.05IU
105.26%
Selenium:69.51µg
99.3%
Manganese:1.31mg
65.49%
Vitamin C:48.74mg
59.07%
Phosphorus:324.48mg
32.45%
Copper:0.52mg
25.99%
Fiber:5.72g
22.87%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
20.95%
Magnesium:79.25mg
19.81%
Calcium:190.57mg
19.06%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.88%
Vitamin B3:3.43mg
17.17%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.38%
Iron:2.74mg
15.2%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.51%
Folate:57.22µg
14.31%
Potassium:493.15mg
14.09%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.19%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.99%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.88%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%