Warm Kale Pesto Pasta by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan

Warm Kale Pesto Pasta by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan

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There’s a big, wide world of uncooked kale recipes out there. And I readily admit to not liking raw kale, it’s way too chewy for me. I do however, both cook with and eat kale: I chiffonade it...

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  • Food processor
  • Pepper mill
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Slotted spoon
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater
  • Serving bowl
  • Kitchen scale
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • u00be pound green kale, on-the-stem ((approximately 12-16 ounces))
  • u00bd cup onion and/or shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 medium cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • u00bc level teaspoon of fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
  • u00bd cup (8 tablespoons) toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped and divided
  • u00bd cup (8 tablespoons) grated parmigiana cheese, divided
  • 4-5 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or other shape
  • Optional: a pinch of hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

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