Description
Delight your taste buds with Herby Kale Pesto Pasta, featuring buttery walnuts for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (Choose your favorite type like penne or spaghetti.)
- 1 tbsp Salt (For boiling water.)
- 2 cups Fresh Kale (Star ingredient.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Infuses flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil (High-quality for richness.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Savory depth.)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (Brightens flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (Optional, enhances creaminess.)
- 1 cup Walnuts (Crunchy topping.)
- 2 tbsp Butter (Brings richness.)
- 1 pinch Salt (Elevates flavor.)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and add your chosen pasta. Cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
- In a food processor, combine fresh kale, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and optional pine nuts. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return the pasta to the pot and pour in the herby kale pesto. Stir gently to coat every piece of pasta—about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add walnuts and a pinch of salt, sautéing until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Divide the pesto pasta into bowls and top with buttery walnuts. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Herby Kale Pesto Pasta, Pasta, Kale, Pesto, Walnuts