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One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta

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This One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta cooks dry spaghetti right in the pot with garlic, kale, mushrooms, tomatoes and Parmesan. Easy, comforting and ready in 30 minutes!

Total30 min
Serves6
Calories449
Protein19g
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One pot kale mushroom pasta with tomatoes and spaghetti in a Dutch oven

Ever have one of THOSE days? You know, the ones where you can’t seem to do anything right. On days like that, this easy One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta, ready in 30 minutes, is exactly what I need.

The recipe

One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta

5.0 from 1 ratings

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
Serves
6
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender and fragrant, about .

  2. Add the kale, mushrooms and tomatoes. Toss until the kale is wilted, about 3 more minutes.

  3. Stir in the butter, chicken broth, milk and spaghetti, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce reaches your desired consistency, about .

  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and top with additional cheese and black pepper when serving. I also added some dried parsley flakes.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size1 bowl (1/6 of the pot)
Amount per servingCalories
449
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.5g17%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 774mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 62.5g23%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g14%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 19.2g38%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

  • 17% Protein 19.2g
  • 56% Carbs 62.5g
  • 27% Fat 13.5g

Protein score

4.3g protein per 100 calories

Balanced

Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Optional items not included: salt and pepper to taste. Assumes unsweetened almond milk. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.

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Behind the recipe

The story, tips & photos

One pot kale mushroom pasta simmering with tomatoes and spaghetti in a red pot

A day when you’re tired because your toddler wanted milk at 3am… so you intend to close your eyes for just 5 more minutes that morning but wake up 45 minutes later instead… you go to grab laundry from the dryer and realize you left the load in the washer overnight, and now you have to wash it again. You have a deadline at work… so you spend most of the day staring at a spreadsheet… until all the numbers start to look the same… you go to the bathroom (for a much-needed break), look in the mirror and think: did I really look like this ALL day?!

So that was me yesterday. Best day of my life! 😛

After a long day of pure exhaustion… what’s a girl to eat!? I needed comforting, satisfying food to enjoy in my sweats on the couch. And a warm hug.

I had been meaning to try this one pot pasta idea. A while ago, a few Pinterest pins of easy one pot dishes and pastas caught my attention. So I decided to go for it.

Introducing One Pot Kale Mushroom Pasta! Also known as: the most amazing edible comfort… like, ever!

Pinterest collage of one pot kale mushroom pasta with spaghetti, kale and mushrooms

Why I love kale in this one pot pasta

I had a big bag of kale looking at me when I opened the fridge. I super heart adding kale to pasta, by the way! This super leafy green adds color and texture. Not to mention, it’s low in calories yet loaded with vitamins and minerals. We try to load up on this stuff as much as possible in our household.

Ever wonder what’s so good about kale or any other vegetable or fruit? Check out my Eating Colorful page for nutritional benefits.

How to make one pot kale mushroom pasta

So I started by sautéing some… I mean… a lot… a LOT of garlic in my amazing Dutch oven until the smell filled the place. My husband walked in and was greeted by a wall of garlic. “But it adds so much flavor to the sauce! Just wait and see!” ← I told him, and I’m telling you now. Trust me! 🙂

I threw in the kale, mushrooms and yummy tomatoes. Then I dumped in some broth, almond milk, butter and dry spaghetti. Say WHAAT? Yup, I threw in DRY spaghetti. It all cooks together and comes out beautifully, I promise.

The pasta was ready in no time! I added some cheese, freshly cracked black pepper and dried parsley flakes and ta-da! I couldn’t even take a picture of the pasta on a serving plate. Forget THAT! Remember all that garlic I added? Oh my yummy goodness. I threw my face straight in the pot, and so will you.

So what do you think of this recipe? Have any “one pot” ideas you’d like me to create? Let me know in the comment section below!

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What I’ve used in this recipe:

Green Lodge enameled cast iron Dutch oven

Here’s a complete list of my kitchen essentials.

Questions & comments 6

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  1. GGwendolyn

    This was delicious! I made a few changes because I am vegan, but this was easy peasy!

    1. ChristineAuthor

      Thanks Gwendolyn for the comment! Glad you enjoyed this recipe ☺️

  2. PPaulina

    Could I substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and the kale with Spinach?

    1. ChristineAuthor

      Hi Paulina – sorry for the late response but most definitely you could! Did you? and how did it turn out?

  3. Rrosie

    can i use a regular pot?

    1. ChristineAuthor

      Most definitely!!! 🙂

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