ANGEL HAIR WITH LEMON, KALE, AND PECANS

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This quick vegetarian pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight meal

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Categories     HarperCollins     Pasta     Kale     Pecan     Lemon     Dinner     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pecans
1 pound angel hair pasta
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1/2 pound kale, stems discarded and chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
8 basil leaves, torn
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Toast pecans in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from skillet and chop. Set aside.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the garlic and chili flakes and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add kale and lemon zest and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir carefully so that the kale will not fall out of the pan.
  • Add the pasta, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is coated.
  • Portion pasta onto plates. Sprinkle with the pecans and Parmesan cheese.

Duncan Chingono
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


arhum ali
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ramundukasbartkevicius Bartkevicius
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Christian Hicks
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Steven Gluck
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


salem egay
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sk Adhikari
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Alphaeus Mockayar
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Mrs Sipon
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


Pawan Karn
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Najjjuma Diana
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


MD GSM
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Umar Rahman
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I love the combination of lemon and kale in this dish. It's a great way to get your greens.


Umer yusafzai
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This dish is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Butt Gee
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


Jason Middleton
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Taurai Crasco
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Honey St Germaine
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemon and kale gave it a bright and fresh flavor, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.