One Pot Creamy Kale, White Bean and Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 4 cups chopped kale leaves
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
• 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large, heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened. Add in the garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt and pepper and sauté another 30 seconds.
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