Spaghetti with Kale & Walnut Pesto

Name: Spaghetti with Kale & Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 2 cups packed, torn kale leaves, stems removed; 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling the pasta; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted if desired (see note); 2 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped; ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese; For Serving:; ⅓ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese; ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

25m

This Spaghetti with Kale & Walnut Pesto is a flavorful twist on traditional pesto. A combination of kale, basil, walnuts, and pecorino Romano cheese creates a rich and earthy pesto sauce that pairs perfectly with al dente spaghetti. Topped with extra cheese and toasted walnuts, this dish is a delicious and satisfying meal.