Pasta with braised kale
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This dish can also be served with a fried egg on top. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the kale, squeeze out the water, remove the stems, and cut the leaves into 1 cm pieces. Finely chop the onion to yield about 1 1/2 cups. Mince the garlic.
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Step 2
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes. Add chopped garlic and sprinkle with salt. Cook until the onion turns golden brown, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add kale and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add lemon zest and cover the pot with a lid. Reduce heat to low. Cook until the cabbage becomes very soft, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed (if the cabbage is too dry), for about 20 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the pot with the cabbage.
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Step 6
6. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water, toss to combine. Add more liquid if necessary.
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Step 7
7. Sprinkle the dish with finely grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.