How to Make Fettuccine with Kale and Tomato-Olive-Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fettuccine with Kale and Tomato-Olive-Cream Sauce is a flavorful and vibrant pasta dish that is perfect for both a simple weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. This recipe combines the earthy and hearty flavors of kale with the tartness of tomatoes, the brininess of olives, and the richness of cream, creating a well-balanced and satisfying dish that is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

The star of this dish is the kale, a nutritious and versatile green that ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces multicolored grape tomatoes (such as Wild Wonder®)
  • ½ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Asiago-Romano cheese mix
  • ⅓ (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, including all the juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ pound dry fettuccine pasta, broken in half
  • 2 ½ ounces lacinato kale, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ stick unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Put tomatoes in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, Asiago-Romano cheese mix, black olive and juice, pepper, garlic, oregano, parsley, and basil. Stir and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, transfer juice from the marinating tomatoes to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil, about 5 minutes. Cook fettuccine at a boil for 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and kale. Continue cooking until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and keep warm.
  • Add reserved pasta cooking water to the saucepan with the tomato marinade. Continue cooking to thicken and reduce the sauce. Add butter to the sauce and allow to melt, about 1 minute. Add cream and continue cooking until sauce is thickened as desired.
  • Transfer cooked pasta to a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes and top with cream sauce.
  • Nutrition

    815 cal.

    • Total Fat: 59g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 440mg