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Kale Pasta Salad
I made this fresh-and-lovely pasta salad to go with the Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs I made Sunday, and I’ve been enjoying it all the live-long week.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and add to a large bowl. Set aside.
2
Add pine nuts to a small skillet over low heat. Toast slowly over the course of ⏱️ 8-10 minutes, tossing regularly. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and garlic over low heat so that the garlic slowly infuses the oil. When the oil starts to cause the garlic to sizzle, stir around so the garlic doesn't get too brown. When garlic starts to turn golden, add salt and pepper, stir, and set aside for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
Garlic, Minced6 cloves
4
After ⏱️ 5 minutes, pour the oil mixture (scraping the salt, pepper, and garlic) all over the bowtie pasta. Toss to combine and set aside.
Garlic, Minced6 cloves
5
Set the same skillet (without cleaning it) over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes, or until partly wilted.
6
Add kale and pine nuts to the pasta and toss it all together. Check to make sure it's no longer warm, then add Parmesan shavings and toss. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper if needed.
7
Chill for at least ⏱️ 2 hours before serving.
8
(Hint: This is great warmed up and served as a hot pasta dish!)
9
(Optional: May add 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar if desired.)
10
NOTE: Original amount of salt was changed to 1/2 teaspoon after feedback from folks who've made it!
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