Pasta with Kale and Walnut Pesto Sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A small modification of the Pesto sauce will diversify the usual dish. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Trim the stems from the kale and coarsely chop the leaves. Finely chop the garlic. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the kale until tender, for 4–5 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Drain the cooked cabbage in a colander and rinse with cold water. Add the pasta to the pot and cook until done, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot.
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Step 3
3. Squeeze the kale dry on a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a food processor, combine the kale, walnuts, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese and blend until a smooth paste forms.
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Step 4
4. Season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice.
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Step 5
5. While the food processor is running, add the olive oil and mix.
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Step 6
6. Mix the prepared pesto sauce with the pasta. Add the reserved liquid to slightly thin out the sauce.
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Step 7
7. Sprinkle with additional toasted walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.