Drunken Spaghetti with Black Kale Recipe

Name: Drunken Spaghetti with Black Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle dry Italian red wine; Salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 1/4 pound pancetta, smoked pancetta, or speck, chopped into fine dice; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 bundles of black, Tuscan, or Dinosaur kale, thinly sliced; Black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus some to shave at table

Servings: persons

1 bottle dry Italian red wine
Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 pound pancetta, smoked pancetta, or speck, chopped into fine dice
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bundles of black, Tuscan, or Dinosaur kale, thinly sliced
Black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus some to shave at table

1
Pour the whole bottle of wine into a pasta pot and add about the same amount of water.
2
Bring to a boil, salt the liquids, and cook the pasta to just shy of al dente.
3
Heads up: reserve a cup of starchy cooking liquid just before draining.
4
Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat with the EVOO.
5
Add the pancetta and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and swirl around for 2 minutes more.
6
Add the kale and wilt into the pan and then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
7
Add the starchy cooking liquid and drained pasta and the grated cheese.
8
Toss vigorously for at least a full minute, then serve in shallow bowls.
9
Pass the pecorino to shave over the pasta at the table.

230

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle dry Italian red wine, Salt, 1 pound spaghetti, 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), and more.

Yes, Drunken Spaghetti with Black Kale falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Drunken Spaghetti with Black Kale

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