Winter Pasta (Kale Pesto) Recipe

Name: Winter Pasta (Kale Pesto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves of garlic, peeled; 4 small shallots, peeled; 1 small bunch of kale - 1/2 lb / 8 oz, stalks removed, washed well; 1/3 cup / 80 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup / 2 oz goat cheese, plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons + hot pasta water; fine grain sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; fresh lemon juice - optional; 12 oz / 340 g dried penne pasta; fresh thyme - and thyme flowers; Serves 4-6.; Prep time: 10 min - Cook time: 10 min

Servings: persons

4 cloves of garlic, peeled
4 small shallots, peeled
1 small bunch of kale - 1/2 lb / 8 oz, stalks removed, washed well
1/3 cup / 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup / 2 oz goat cheese, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons + hot pasta water
fine grain sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh lemon juice - optional
12 oz / 340 g dried penne pasta
fresh thyme - and thyme flowers
Serves 4-6.
Prep time: 10 min - Cook time: 10 min

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the boiling water generously, and add the garlic and shallots. Boil for 2-3 minutes, stir in the kale and cook for another ten seconds. Don't overcook. Working quickly, use a slotted spoon or strainer to fish the greens, garlic, and shallots from the water. Use a food processor to puree the ingredients along with the olive oil and goat cheese. Add a couple tablespoons of hot pasta water if needed to thin things out if needed. Then season with a touch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Taste. Depending on your goat cheese, you might need a little extra acidic oomph if your sauce is a bit flat. If so, add fresh lemon juice a bit at a time until you're happy with it the sauce. Set aside.
2
Reheat the pot of water and boil the pasta per package instructions. Drain and toss immediately with the green sauce. Serve topped with a few pinches of fresh thyme, and more crumbled goat cheese.

570

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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: 4 cloves of garlic, peeled, 4 small shallots, peeled, 1 small bunch of kale - 1/2 lb / 8 oz, stalks removed, washed well, 1/3 cup / 80 ml extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Winter Pasta (Kale Pesto) 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.

Winter Pasta (Kale Pesto)

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