Pasta with Kale and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Adapted from Joanna Gaines at Magnolia (https://magnolia.com/blogs/recipe/bow-tie-pasta-with-baby-kale-sun-dried-tomatoes?srsltid=AfmBOordgzLeLXH5eFo4pcieBvvFVmYAyL-zXR_HRcfWP2CLG5PIMiu5)

4880 cal/recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bow tie (farfalle) pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • 1 8-oz block cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 c (6 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 12-oz jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and halved lengthwise
  • 1 8.5-oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 5 oz (5 cups) baby kale or baby spinach
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta well and return to the pasta pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the cream and cream cheese and cook, stirring often, until melted.
  • Add the Parmesan and whisk constantly until well blended.
  • Gently stir in the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Add kale, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the cream sauce over the drained pasta and gently toss to coat, taking care not to break up the pasta.
  • Spoon into bowls serve hot.