Enjoy this flavorful pasta dish with fresh tomato, leafy greens, and beans. You can eat this anytime you like but this 15-minute dish is perfect for busy days.
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Servings4
Ingredients
3tspkosher saltdivided
8oz(226 g) angel hair pasta
⅓cuppanko breadcrumbsoptional
1large shallot
2tbspolive oil
½tspblack pepper
3large cloves garlic
1pint(298 g) cherry or grape tomatoes
1cup(240 ml) vegetable broth
1tbspdried basil
3large kale leaves
1 425-g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2–3 tbspfresh dillto taste (see Note)
3tbsplemon juiceabout 1½ lemons
½cupcrumbled plant-based fetaoptional
1tbspplant-based butteroptional
Instructions
Fill a large pot with around 2 inches (5 cm) of water, enough to fully submerge the pasta, cover, and bring to a boil. Then add 2 teaspoons (10 g) of salt and the angel hair pasta, stir, and cover to bring to a boil again. Uncover and cook until just al dente, according to the package directions, then drain.
Meanwhile, over medium heat, preheat a large pan or skillet, as well as a small saucepan for the breadcrumbs, if using. Add the breadcrumbs to the small saucepan and toast them for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they’re lightly golden brown. Then transfer them to a plate or bowl to cool.
While those are toasting, finely chop the shallot and add it to the large pan, along with the olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Stir and let it cook while you mince the garlic. Add the garlic, and let it cook while you halve the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the pan, along with the vegetable broth and dried basil. Stir the broth and simmer while you prepare the kale.
De-stem and thinly slice the kale, then add it to the pan along with the cannellini beans. Stir and cook for 1 minute while you finely chop the dill. Add the dill, lemon juice, and optional feta and plant-based butter to the pan. Stir and serve, topping with the toasted panko breadcrumbs, if using.
Note: If you’re out of fresh dill, use around ½ teaspoon of dried dill if you have it. Feel free to drizzle in another tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil just prior to serving.