Creamy burrata melting over a bed of linguini, topped with vibrant green sautéed kale, plump white cannellini beans, and bright red cherry tomatoes. A zest of lemon and a final sprinkle of pepper adds a culinary finish.

Lemon-Burrata Garlic Kale with Cannellini Beans Pasta

Name: Lemon-Burrata Garlic Kale with Cannellini Beans Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: kale, 2 cups washed and de-stemmed; cannellini beans, 1 can drained and rinsed; burrata cheese, 4 oz; linguini, 100 g cooked al dente; garlic cloves, 3 minced; lemon, 1 zest and juice; cherry tomatoes, 10 halved; olive oil, 2 tbsp; black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique sautee

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 01, 2026

The inspiration for this recipe stems from the vibrant flavors of traditional Italian cuisine. It's reimagined by magnifying the taste of seasoned kale, lovingly sautéed with garlic, simmered with cannellini beans, and graced with a splash of lemon for an unexpected twist. Melted burrata amplifies the flavor, and cherry tomatoes bring color and a tangy sweetness.

Ingredients (for 2)

Kale - 2 cups - washed and de-stemmed
Cannellini beans - 1 can - drained and rinsed
Burrata cheese - 4 oz
Linguini - 100 g - cooked al dente
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Lemon - 1 - zest and juice
Cherry tomatoes - 10 - halved
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Black pepper - to taste
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🍯🧄

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 2 - 🥬🍳➡️

Add the washed and de-stemmed kale to the pan and cook until wilted.
Step 3 - 🍲🍅🍋🧂

Stir in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and lemon zest.
Step 4 - 🔥⏲️🔁

Lower the heat, cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍝🔄👫

Stir the cooked al dente linguini into the pan until it’s well combined.
Step 6 - 🧀🧑‍🍳💕

Tear the 4 oz of burrata cheese over the mixture in the pan, stirring gently until it starts to melt.
Step 7 - 🍋⚫🍽️

Before serving, sprinkle the dish with fresh black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Additional

This dish is incredibly flexible! You can substitute the kale with spinach or swiss chard. For an extra touch, finish with a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil. This recipe is a wonderful way to introduce children to kale—they can assist by tearing the burrata, grating the lemon zest, or stirring the pasta.