Pasta with Kale, Caramelized Onions, and Parsnips

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups) 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3  cups  (1/3-inch) diagonally cut parsnip (about 1 pound)

2 1/2  cups  sliced onion (about 1 large)

1  tablespoon  chopped fresh thyme

4  garlic cloves, chopped

1/2  cup  dry white wine

8  cups  trimmed chopped black kale or regular kale (about 3 bunches)

1/2  cup  vegetable broth

8  ounces  uncooked penne pasta

1/2  cup  (2 ounces) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

1/2  teaspoon  salt

1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add parsnip to pan; cook 12 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Place in a large bowl; keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-low heat. Add onion to pan; cook 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in thyme and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in kale and broth; cook, covered, 5 minutes or until kale is tender. Uncover; cook 4 minutes or until kale is very tender, stirring occasionally.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Add drained pasta to kale mixture. Stir in parsnips, 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Add remaining 1/4 cup cooking liquid if needed to moisten. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 324

Fat: 8g

Protein: 12g

Carbohydrate: 54.7g