Angel Hair with Pecans, Lemon, and Kale
Angel hair pasta with pecans, lemon, and kale is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of tender pasta, crunchy (and very healthy!) pecans, zesty lemon, and nutritious kale. This angel hair pasta makes for a lovely and satisfying meal. It’s perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and the combination of textures and flavors will surely leave you wanting more. Enjoy!
Credit: From The Quick Six Fix © 2016 by Stuart O’Keeffe, Photo by Joanne Murphy
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Better Halves Natural 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
Directions:
- 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.
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