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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Angel Hair With Lemon, Kale, And Pecans

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