kale pesto spaghetti
- 250g kale, stalks removed
- ¼ cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ cup (40g) finely grated pecorino, plus extra, to serve
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 dried chorizo, sliced
- Cook the kale in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 1 minute or until just wilted. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water. Pat dry on absorbent paper.
- Place the kale, pine nuts, garlic, pecorino, lemon rind, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small food processor and process until roughly chopped. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes or until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large, non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 1–2 minutes each side or until golden.
- Drain the pasta, return to the saucepan with the pesto and chorizo and toss to combine. Divide between plates and top with extra pecorino to serve. Serves 4.
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