Kale Sauce and Chicken Rotini

This kale sauce and chicken rotini is a healthy meal that tastes as decadent as it looks. The sauce is simple and comes together in a flash!

Just because Julian and I are eating healthy this month, doesn't mean we can't enjoy some pasta!  I use whole wheat pasta, which is generally lower in calories and higher in fibre than regular pasta.  Whole wheat pasta tends to be more filling and therefore you need less of it!

I made the sauce using kale, garlic and pasta water.  There is also a small amount of grated parmesan.  This simple sauce packs a lot of flavor and is very nutrient dense.  There was almost two whole bundles of kale in the sauce!

How to Make the Best Kale Sauce and Chicken Rotini

While the full recipe instructions are available below, here are some tips to make the best healthy kale pasta.

• The type of kale you use in this pasta sauce is important.  You need to use lacinato kale, which is also known as black kale.  Black kale will have a better texture in your sauce than regular kale.
• Boil your kale for only a couple of minutes in a pot of salted water.  When you remove the kale from the pot, add the pasta to cook.  Add the kale to a blender with pasta water, garlic, and a little olive oil and blend well.
• Be sure to save some of the pasta water before draining the rotini.  This is important, because it is what makes your sauce nice and silky.  When you add the sauce to the pasta, it may need a little bit more pasta water to make it smooth.  Add a little at a time and stir it in with the pasta until it reaches your desired consistency.

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