Quick kale pesto pasta

Make a double batch and save some for later!

Less than 30 minutes

Serves 4

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Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch kale, ribs removed
  • 1 punnet each (20g) parsley and basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Juice (60ml) and grated peel of 1 lemon
  • ²/³ cup (160ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ²/³ packet (65g) blanched almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup (125ml) grated parmesan cheese (optional) + extra for serving
  • Salt and milled pepper
For serving:
  • 1 packet (500g) pasta of your choice, cooked (reserve some of the cooking liquid)
  • 1 large red chilli, chopped
  • A few fresh basil leaves

Method:

  1. Blanch kale in boiling water until wilted.
  2. Squeeze well to remove excess water.
  3. Blitz kale and remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Toss pasta with pesto until well coated (add a splash of reserved cooking liquid if it becomes too dry).
  5. Spoon into serving bowls and top with extra parmesan (if using), chilli and basil leaves just before serving.

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