Angel Hair with Lemon, Kale, and Pecans
"When kale started to take over the food world, I noticed it was juiced, made into chips, put into smoothies, and even sneaked into chocolate bars. So why not put it in a pasta dish? The nuts in this recipe give the dish another layer of flavor and a nice crunchy texture. The bitter, citrus, crunch, and chili all combine for a unique pasta...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup pecans
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1 pound angel hair pasta
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
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1/2 pound kale, stems discarded and chopped
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1 lemon
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8 basil leaves, torn
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
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