Pasta with Kale, Brown Butter, and Anchovy

Anchovies add a rich taste to this pasta dish topped with wilted lacinato kale and a decadent brown butter sauce. A squeeze of fresh lemon melds the flavors beautifully.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 433 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 lemon wedges
• 1 ounce grated Romano cheese
• ½ (16 ounce) box whole grain fettucine
• 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• 6 cups thinly sliced lacinto kale

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, anchovies, olive oil, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add kale and cook, stirring, another 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked fettuccini, 2/3 cup cooking liquid, and salt; toss to coat. Add remaining cooking liquid if pasta seems dry. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and serve with lemon wedges.