Pesto Pasta with Kale and Walnuts
ingredients
8
Difficulty
Easy
Time
20'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
cherry tomato
10 units
kale
7 oz
Pantry ingredients
oregano
1 tsp
pasta
7 oz
walnut
1 handful
olive oil
2 tbsp
black pepper
1 pinch
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.