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top view of a bowl with cherry tomatoes and kale fusilli pasta

Cherry Tomato and Kale Fusilli Pasta

I love this simple yet vibrant cherry tomato and kale fusilli pasta. The harmony of sweet tomatoes, hearty kale, and al dente fusilli pasta for a refreshing and easy-to-make meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course first course, lunch, Main Course, pasta, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fusilli pasta or any other short pasta
  • 2 cups kale washed and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta as per package instructions. Once cooked, reserve 1/2  cup of cooking water, wash briefly the pasta with cold water, drain and reserve.
  • Bring a large frying pan to medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the sliced kale, Italian seasoning, salt and saute for 5 minutes until wilted, then add the tomatoes and saute for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the vegetables and some of the reserved water, mix well to form a sauce.
  • Optionally, grate some Parmesan or hard cheese on top and serve it hot.
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