Lemon Garlic Kale Pasta Food

CREAMY KALE PASTA

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Pulse all sauce ingredients together until mostly smooth. (The sauce will be very salty. That's okay, it'll tone down once it mixes with everything.)
• Prep the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Cook down the kale: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the kale; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine, water, or broth; let it sizzle out for a minute.
• Finish: Add drained, cooked pasta and sauce. Toss to combine. Season to taste with Parmesan, lemon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Fast, easy, yum.

GARLICKY, LEMONY KALE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent and soft. Add the kale and stir to coat with garlic and oil. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the lemon halves cut-side down in the pan and cook without moving until grill marks are visible, about 2 minutes.
• Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and slightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer the kale to a serving bowl and squeeze a charred lemon half over the top. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and pecorino shavings. Serve with the other lemon half on the side. Enjoy!

LEMON PARMESAN KALE PASTA

Steps:

• Slice the woody stem out of the kale then wash well and roughly chop. Dry with a clean tea towel or a salad spinner.
• In a large frying pan heat the olive oil then sauté the garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add the kale and allow to cook until wilted.
• Add the white wine, lemon juice and butter to the pan and allow to simmer for a few minutes until the kale is cooked. Season to taste.
• Toss in the cooked pasta and a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
• Add the Parmesan and continue tossing until the pasta is coated.
• Serve with a generous handful of grated Parmesan.

FARM TO TABLE: LEMON GARLIC KALE W/ PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, rinse and set a side.
• Saute onions, garlic and fennel for about 3 minutes.
• Add Kale and lemon juice then cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add pasta, salt and pepper. Top with cheese and serve.
• Optional: add tomatoes and/or grilled chicken.