Angel Hair With Lemon, Kale, And Pecans Recipe

Name: Angel Hair With Lemon, Kale, And Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecans; 1 pound angel hair pasta; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes; 1/2 pound kale, stems discarded and chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 8 basil leaves, torn; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pecans
1 pound angel hair pasta
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1/2 pound kale, stems discarded and chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
8 basil leaves, torn
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1
Toast pecans in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from skillet and chop. Set aside.
2
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs.
3
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the garlic and chili flakes and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add kale and lemon zest and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir carefully so that the kale will not fall out of the pan.
5
Add the pasta, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is coated.
6
Portion pasta onto plates. Sprinkle with the pecans and Parmesan cheese.

922

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pecans, 1 pound angel hair pasta, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair With Lemon, Kale, And Pecans falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Angel Hair With Lemon, Kale, And Pecans

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