Creamy pasta with pesto and kale

• rapeseed oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• red onion↗2

  thinly sliced

• kale↗300g g
• wholegrain pasta↗300g g

  (penne or mafalda work well)

• low-fat soft cheese↗4 tbsp tbsp
• fresh or jarred pesto4 tbsp tbsp

  or vegetarian alternative

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 10 minutes until soft and beginning to caramelize. Add the kale and 100 ml water, cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the kale wilts.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving a little cooking water. Toss the pasta with the onion mixture, soft cheese and pesto, adding some reserved water if needed to loosen. Season to taste.