Casarecce Pasta With Butter..!!🍝

This 1-pot casarecce pasta is ready in 25 minutes and great when you’re craving simple comfort food. The smooth, twisted pasta pairs beautifully with sautéed garlic, lemon, butter, and olive oil. Toss in your favorite vegetables, proteins, cheeses, and herbs for endless flavor combinations.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces casarecce pasta — or fusilli, penne, or rotini. Gluten-free if needed.
• 6 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large bunch kale, thick stems removed, chopped
• 1 large lemon
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Cook the pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside.
• Return the pot to the stove over low to medium-low heat. Add the butter, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and garlic. Stirring frequently, cook the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary so it doesn’t brown.
• Add red pepper flakes and kale, and increase heat to medium. Cook until the kale is dark green and wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Zest half of the lemon into the pot and add the pasta. Stir to combine. Slice and juice the lemon. Tasting as you go, add as much lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil as you like. Serve hot. Garnish with vegan parmesan, if desired.