Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon Kale And Pecans Food

HEAVENLY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, spinach, garlic, lime zest and juice in a bowl. Stir in the Tabasco sauce and olive oil, cover and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
• Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta until done, about 10 minutes(less for al dente).
• Drain the pasta and return to clean pan. Add the tomato mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Parmesan cheese to taste, toss again, and serve in warm bowls, with extra Parmesan on top, if desired. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• You could substitute young sorrel leaves or rocket for the spinach, and lemon juice and rind for the lime.

ANGEL HAIR WITH LEMON, KALE, AND PECANS

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.