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Pesto Pasta with Kale and Walnuts

Pesto Pasta with Kale and Walnuts

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ekilu Team

“What are your thoughts on using that kale you have in a delicious sauce for a pasta? Here we'll explain how to make it, it's very, very easy. This will be your new favorite!”

ingredients

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8

Difficulty

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Easy

Time

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20'

2 servings

Fresh ingredients

cherry tomato
cherry tomato

10 units

kale
kale

7 oz

Pantry ingredients

oregano
oregano

1 tsp

pasta
pasta

7 oz

walnut
walnut

1 handful

olive oil
olive oil

2 tbsp

black pepper
black pepper

1 pinch

salt
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

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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.

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