Quick Kale Pesto Pasta
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Kale Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that also features Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, olives, and shrimp (or any other protein of your choice).
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Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 (12 oz) linguine pasta
- ½ pound Shrimp cooked, large, or other cooked protein, optional
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 6-8 grape tomato halved
- 6-8 kalamata olives or black olives
- lemon slices or wedges, for garnish, optional
For the kale pesto:
- 12 oz kale frozen chopped, thawed and squeezed to remove excess water
- 8 basil large, fresh leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare the kale pesto. In a blender or food processor, combine the kale, basil, salt and pepper. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Then, turn it off to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese and blend/process well until mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and add the cooked shrimp or other protein of your choice. Toss with kale pesto and top with Parmesan cheese shavings, grape tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Garnish with lemon slices or wedges if desired. Serve while it is hot, and enjoy!
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