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Cavatappi with Browned Mushrooms, Kale & Lemon Parmesan

A sophisticated vegetarian pasta with golden-browned mushrooms, wilted kale, and tender cavatappi wrapped in garlic, lemon, and parmesan. It feels luxurious and earthy, with lots of texture and a spring-forward finish.

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Ingredients

  • Felicetti Organic Cavatappi
    8 oz $5.49
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms BIG DEAL!
    10 oz $6.00
  • Kale Lettuce Bunch
    1/2 bunch, stems removed and leaves chopped $2.49
  • Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag
    1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $3.99
  • Garlic
    3 cloves, minced $1.50
  • Fresh Lemons Bag
    1/2 lemon, zested and juiced $4.99
  • Parsley
    1 tablespoon, chopped $1.89
  • Pantry olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Pantry butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Pantry grated parmesan
    1/3 cup
  • Pantry kosher salt
    to taste
  • Pantry black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz cavatappi until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until deeply golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Add chopped kale with a pinch of salt and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water.
  6. Add the drained cavatappi and toss well. Add parmesan and more pasta water as needed to make a silky coating.
  7. Finish with parsley and black pepper. Serve in warm bowls with extra parmesan on top.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-16

Health notes: Serves 2. Vegetable-forward and hearty, with good fiber and moderate richness.

Drink pairing: A textured white like Chardonnay works beautifully, or try Pinot Noir if you want a red with mushroom-friendly earthiness.

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Recipe score: 8/10

Planned by Careme.