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SPICY KALE AND WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Calories: 490 Kcal

Preparation time: 20 min

Cooking time: 20 min

Difficulty: very easy

Cost: very low

Ingredients (serves 4)

320 g (11 oz) whole wheat pasta
300 g (10.5 oz) kale
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Peperita chili powder (e.g., Jalapeño or Habanero Fatali, depending on spice tolerance)
Salt to taste
Grated pecorino cheese (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the kale
- Remove the tough central stems from the kale leaves and wash them thoroughly.
- Blanch the kale in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to preserve its bright color.
Make the sauce
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the whole or slightly crushed garlic cloves. Sauté over low heat until golden.
- Add the kale, chopped into strips, and cook for 10 minutes. If needed, add a ladleful of pasta cooking water to keep it moist.
- Sprinkle the chili powder over the kale and mix well to distribute evenly.
Cook the pasta
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the skillet with the kale.
Combine and serve
- Toss the pasta with the kale mixture for a couple of minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve hot, topped with grated pecorino cheese if desired.