Ingredients
- 12 kale leaves (de-ribbed and blanched for 3 minutes and squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (if needed)
- 1/2 cup oil ( extra-virgin olive oil)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut the tough ribs from the kale, then blanch leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze water from the kale.
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Step 2: In a food processor, roughly chop the almonds by pulsing a couple of times.
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Step 3: Add the kale, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, basil and salt. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides a time or two.
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Step 4: If the mixture is very thick, add up to 1/4 cup water, if necessary, and process.
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Step 5: With processor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. Adjust salt if necessary.
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Step 6: Toss with pasta to serve.
Tips & Variations
- Food processor
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