Kale Linguine

Whole wheat linguine pairs with beef and vegetables like kale for a high-protein dish that's easy to make and tastes delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 465 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 cup beef stock
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 7 ounces whole wheat linguine
• ½ pound fresh kale, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Bring water and stock to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add kale; reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, until kale is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add oil to coat. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef and stir quickly to crumble. Add onion and celery; continue to cook and stir until meat is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 4

Stir diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture over medium heat until thoroughly warm, about 5 minutes. Add milk, salt, and pepper; stir until blended. Stir in cooked kale. Remove from heat and serve over tossed linguine.