Kale Pesto Pasta
12
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time20 min
- Makes5 servings
(Photo: Erik Putz)
There are so many healthy ingredients in this pesto, you’d be forgiven for assuming it won’t taste as delicious as it does.
Ingredients
1/2 bunch kale, ribs removed (about 9 cups)
375-g pkg tagliatelle pasta
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan, divided
1 cup walnut halves, toasted, plus more for garnish
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 garlic clove
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
BOIL a large pot of water. Chop kale into smaller pieces then add to boiling water. Cook for 30 sec. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a strainer; rinse well under cold water. Drain well.
ADD tagliatelle to boiling water and cook, following package directions but omitting salt, until tender, 10 to 12 min.
WHIRL kale with 1 cup parmesan, walnuts, edamame, garlic and salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with fresh pepper. With motor still running, slowly add oil, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula when necessary.
DRAIN pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Scrape pesto into pasta and stir until coated. If pasta is dry, add pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time, until creamy. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and additional walnuts.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 881, Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 66g, Fat 57g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 937mg.
Excellent source of Zinc.
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