Farfalle with Kale Pesto and Croutons
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
EASY
Ingredients:
320 g Bragagnolo Farfalle pasta
175 g fresh kale leaves
60 g extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp kale cooking water
40 g mixed roasted nuts (e.g., pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts)
½ clove garlic
Salt to taste
For making croutons:
15 almonds
2 slices of crusty white bread
A pinch of salt
½ organic potato
Extra virgin olive oil
Optional: chili
Instructions:
- Thoroughly rinse the kale leaves and remove the tough central stems.
- Boil water in a pot, add salt, and blanch the kale leaves for 2 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the leaves to cold water with ice cubes to preserve their bright color.
- Drain the kale and place it in a food processor along with the roasted nuts, olive oil, and cooking water. Blend into a smooth, creamy mixture. Add salt if needed.
- Cook the Farfalle pasta al dente in the kale’s cooking water.
- Meanwhile, chop the almonds and cut the bread into small cubes. Toast the cubes in a pan with a drizzle of oil, salt, and chili until golden brown. Once done, add grated orange zest, mix, and transfer to a plate.
- Drain the pasta and place it in a bowl. Mix the pasta with the kale pesto and finish with a generous amount of the bread crumb mixture.
- Optionally, garnish with citrus zest or chili.
Enjoy your delicious meal!