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Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans

August 22, 2016 By Patricia 42 Comments

Pasta is always there for you when you need a meal quickly. I like to have a few simple and flavorful pasta dishes up my sleeve, and Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans is exactly one of those recipes.

Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans is a simple, flavorful Meatless Monday (or any night of the week) meal!

Do you ever make clean-your-pantry or -refrigerator meals? Sometimes those are the ones that turn out the best. That is exactly the case with this recipe for Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans.

You may have seen my recipe for Grilled Corn on the Cob with Kale Pesto recently. The recipe makes about a cup of kale pesto – more than you’ll need for the corn. I mentioned saving and using the pesto in another dish, and this is it!

Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans is a simple, yet flavorful vegetarian dish!

The kale pesto came about because I didn’t have basil, but I did have leftover kale. It’s made the same way and has great flavor. So this dish really is a use-what-you’ve-got meal!

The leftover pesto kept calling my name, begging me to use it. I added some other simple and hearty ingredients to the pasta: white beans – always a staple in my house – were a good addition, and I had some cherry tomatoes that would add nice color to the dish, too. This is a great meal any night of the week, and especially on a Meatless Monday.

dig in to Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans for a flavorful meal!

One of my favorite things about this dish is the garlic. I know – sounds weird. But I’m a garlic fanatic! When you roast the tomatoes, you can just toss a few garlic cloves (and a few more, in my case) in with them, skin on.

When you roast garlic it becomes milder and creamy. You can just pop it in your mouth and enjoy without too much worry of offending the person next to you.

Your family will devour Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans -- it's a great way to use up leftovers!

Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans is so easy to make! I hope you have what it takes on hand to make, and try it soon.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Kale Pesto is a great summer side dish!

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Kale Pesto leads to leftover pesto, and how I came to make Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans!

Serves 4

Kale Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans

This makes a great Meatless Monday meal. It's quick to make and hearty, too. The flavors can't be beat!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium-sized pasta
  • 3 tablespoons kale pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8-10 cherry tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves, skin on
  • 14 ounces white Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed if canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for the pasta water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the tomatoes and garlic to a baking pan, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper.
  2. Bring salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. As the pasta cooks, add the tomatoes and garlic to the oven.
  3. Cook the tomatoes and garlic until the tomatoes burst. Remove and set aside.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of the hot water.
  5. Add the pasta to a bowl with the kale pesto, the water, and the beans. Toss to combine.
  6. Peel the garlic and rough chop. Add the tomatoes and garlic to the top of the pasta.
  7. Garnish with the Parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe uses leftover kale pesto. If you don't have any on hand, you can use any type of sauce for a great dish!

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Nutrition

Calories: 720 cal
Carbohydrates: 77 g
Fat: 30 g
Sodium: 1225 g
Cholesterol: 39 g
Protein: 38 g
Fiber: 10 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: dinner, easy pasta dishes, kale pesto, Meatless Monday, pasta

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Comments

  1. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    August 22, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Oh this looks so delicious! Love a good pesto!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 22, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Amanda!
      Reply
  2. Taylor Kiser says

    August 22, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    This pasta dish will be great for Meatless Monday! And that corn recipe looks delicious too! Two great recipes! Love that double duo bonus!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 22, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Taylor! I was so glad to make good use of that pesto :)
      Reply
  3. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    This is so gorgeous! I am a huge fan of tomatoes and white beans together, I love that you added pesto too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Des!
      Reply
  4. kali says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    sounds delicious and healthy! love the photos too Xx Kali www.lovelaughexplore.com @love_laugh_explore https://www.facebook.com/lovelaughexplore/
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you, Kali!
      Reply
  5. Leah says

    August 22, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    This pasta looks so good, and I love the idea of the roasted tomatoes in there, too! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Love those tomatoes, too! Thanks, Leah!
      Reply
  6. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    August 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I just love the color contrast in this dish. So pretty!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks very much, Valerie!
      Reply
  7. Maggie Unzueta says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:40 am

    Kale pesto! I have never heard of it, and it looks delicious. I must try this out.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks, Maggie! Hope you get a chance to give it a go!
      Reply
  8. Ruthie says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:07 am

    I just love visiting your page!! The best inspo and creativity for meals!! This is one of my faves!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind words, Ruthie! Makes my day :)
      Reply
  9. Katherine Turro says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:38 am

    Kale pesto is THE BEST!!! I love this idea and I'll have to try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Katherine!
      Reply
  10. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:44 am

    This looks way better than any of my "clean out the fridge meals!" Cannot wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Love them - you never know what you'll get :) Thanks, Kacey!
      Reply
  11. Cathy Trochelman says

    August 23, 2016 at 3:24 am

    This pasta! With the pesto...and the tomatoes....and the beans! YUM!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Cathy!
      Reply
  12. Ashleigh says

    August 23, 2016 at 3:45 am

    Oh goodness, this kale pesto pasta with roasted white beans looks wonderful! I love trying new, delicious recipes, and this one looks like something I'd love! Thank you so much for sharing!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Ashleigh! Hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  13. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Hi! I loved your corn recipe. It's so great that you've now provided a recipe to use the rest of that awesome kale pesto!! Adding the beans to pump up the protein is a great idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Katie! So many thing you could add to the pasta, too (I forgot that I wanted to add olives)!
      Reply
  14. Liz says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I cannot wait to try this. My whole house is obsessed with kale and pasta, but I never thought to combine them. YUM!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 24, 2016 at 2:57 am

      Yes! Hope you guys all enjoy! Thanks, Liz!
      Reply
  15. Heather says

    August 23, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I made kale pesto a few weeks ago because I had a ton of kale and basil in the garden. It was delicious! I don't know why I don't make it more often. This looks amazing - and on the corn!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 24, 2016 at 2:57 am

      Oh! You're so lucky! Thanks for stopping by, Heather!
      Reply
  16. cara says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:32 am

    This looks so yummy! I love finding new recipes to try out, thank-you! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 24, 2016 at 2:56 am

      Thanks so much, Cara! Hope you try it, and enjoy!
      Reply
  17. Melody Rosa says

    August 24, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I would have never thought about putting these ingredients together! Looks and sounds great especially pesto and white beans are some of my favs. http://sheismelrose.net/ @sheismelrose
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:39 am

      Thanks, Melody! Hope you get to try this dish!
      Reply
  18. Kristie says

    August 24, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Yum! I am a huge fan of pesto, so would definitely love this pasta!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Thanks, Kristie! Hope you get to try this and enjoy!
      Reply
  19. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

    August 24, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Such a great easy meal! Would be great for lunch!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Thanks so much, Jessica!
      Reply
  20. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    This is such a great idea for those busy school nights.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Ah, yes!! Thanks for stopping by, Sandi!
      Reply
  21. Dia All The Things I Do says

    August 29, 2016 at 2:43 am

    This looks so gof, like every bite would be filled with flavor.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 29, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks very much, Dia!
      Reply

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