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Pesto Pasta with Kale and Walnuts
ingredients
8
Difficulty
Easy
Time
20'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
![cherry tomato](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/tomate_cherry/tomate_cherry_1687941125.jpg)
cherry tomato
10 units
![kale](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/kale/kale_1687941341.jpg)
kale
7 oz
Pantry ingredients
![oregano](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/orégano/orégano_1687941143.jpg)
oregano
1 tsp
![pasta](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/pasta/pasta_1687941420.jpg)
pasta
7 oz
![walnut](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/nuez/nuez_1687941282.jpg)
walnut
1 handful
![olive oil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/aceite_de_oliva/aceite_de_oliva_1687941122.jpg)
olive oil
2 tbsp
![black pepper](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/pimienta_negra/pimienta_negra_1687941225.jpg)
black pepper
1 pinch
![salt](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/sal/sal_1687941363.jpg)
salt
1 pinch
Instructions
1
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place in an oven safe dish. Add some salt, the oregano, olive oil, and mix. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
2
Cook the pasta as indicated in the instructions.
3
Add the kale leaves, walnuts, oil, pepper, and salt to a food processor and blend. You can add a drizzle of water if you think it will blend better. Adjust the salt if you deem necessary.
4
Once the pasta is ready, mix well with the sauce you have just prepared and serve with the roasted cherry tomatoes on top.
Tips & Tricks
You can add a few tablespoons of grated regular or vegan cheese to the pesto to give it a special touch.
Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to give the pesto a more intense flavor. You can also add a garlic clove to bring out the garlic flavor.
Serve the pasta with your favorite pasta spices like basil or oregano.