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Kale Pasta with Capers and Olives

Kale pasta with capers and olives is a lighter version of puttanesca pasta, with buttery castelveltrano olives and topped with toasted panko.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: kale pasta, pasta with capers
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 753kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Pasta

Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boila nd cook pasta until just cooked through and save some starchy pasta water for the sauce.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and add anchovy fillets. Use a spatula to break up the anchovies so they melt into the oil.
  • Add garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Add capers and saute for another 30 seconds. I also like to add some of the brine, but that is optional.
  • Stir in the chopped kale and cover with a lid to help wild the kale. Stir everything around and saute until kale is wilted and still a deep green color.
  • Pour in wine and reduce for a minute, stirring everything together.
  • Add the chopped olives, saving some for garnish and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Once the pasta is ready, add cooked pasta directly to the kale mixture, stirring everything together. If the sauce is too dry, add ½ cup of starchy pasta water and a good drizzle of olive oil.
  • For the panko breadcrumbs, heat a small skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add panko and toss in the oil, continually until all the panko is a light golden color. This happens pretty quickly, so keep an eye on it. As soon as it turns golden, about 3 minutes, remove from stove and set aside to cool slightly. Stir in Parmesan cheese and toss together.

Notes

If you are not a fan of anchovies, you can omit all together or look for anchovy paste that comes in a tube.
The toasted panko will keep for 5-7 days at room temperature. I like to make a batch and use it to top pasta and sauteed vegetable dishes.
Use any greens instead of kale, such as spinach or arugula.

Nutrition

Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1321mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3182IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg