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# Healthy Recipes: Pasta Shells with Garlicky Kale
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/healthy_recipes_1119130534/
- Published: 2013-11-19T18:33:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:18:44.000Z
- Description: Baby kale wilts with garlic, red pepper flakes and vegetable broth, then tosses with cooked whole-wheat pasta shells and a spoonful of Parmesan. Four servings at 302 calories, 13 g protein and 7 g fiber each.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Healthy Recipes from AICR, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

November 19, 2013 | Issue 479

Super Side

# Pasta Shells with  
Garlicky Kale

Creamy pasta meets nutrition-packed kale in this recipe for the ultimate side dish. Kale’s popularity is rising, and with good reason – it’s super rich in vitamins A, C and K. Plus, research has shown that dark, leafy greens, like kale, pack a wide range of cancer-fighting carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Pair with whole-wheat pasta shells and flavor with garlic and red pepper for a delicious addition to the table.

**Makes 4 servings.**

**Per 1½ cups serving:** 302 calories, 6 g total fat (1 g saturated fat),  
56 g carbohydrate, 13 g protein, 7 g dietary fiber, 264 mg sodium.

| 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to taste) 10-12 oz. (10-12 cups, loosely packed) pre-washed baby kale, coarsely chopped |  | 1/2 cup vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese 8 oz. small whole-wheat pasta shells, cooked to package directions |
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## Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic with red pepper about 2 minutes.
2. Stir in about half the greens, broth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, cover, and cook until greens wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining greens, cover and cook an additional 12 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir occasionally.
3. Place cooked, drained pasta in saucepan. Add greens mixture and gently toss until well combined.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.