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Kale Pesto and Pasta

A brilliant way of sneaking kale or other leafy greens past fussy eaters.

Posted by: kim
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Cuisine

Italian

Time

15 - 30 mins

Skill Level

Newbie

Serves

4

Courses etc.

Main Courses
Recipes for kids

You will need

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250g pasta More products
about 100g green curly kale OR More products
about 100g cavalo nero kale

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You can use spinach or swiss chard instead of kale
2 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed More products
a handful pine nuts More products
3 tbsp double cream

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50g hard cheese, optional

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1 tbsp olive oil More products
half tsp grated nutmeg, optional More products
pinch of salt More products

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Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the garlic for under 2 minutes.
  • Wash the kale well and chop it roughly. Add to the garlic pan. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, until the kale starts to wilt.
  • Put the pine nuts in a food processor and blitz until well crumbled. Add the double cream and nutmeg, if using. Blitz again.
  • Add the kale and garlic. Process until smooth. Season with the salt and grated hard cheese if using.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, following the instructions on the packet.
  • Add the kale pesto to the pasta and mix well.
  • Serve hot.

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