Noodles with Kale and Walnut Pesto

Homemade pesto is a great way to add flavor with little effort. Walnuts, kale and fresh lemon are a perfect pairing for No Yolks® Broad Noodles.

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Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz No Yolks® Broad Noodles
  • 2 cups kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions, under cooking by 2 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, place kale, basil, half the cheese, olive oil, walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until pureed.
  3. Toss noodles with pesto and reserved cooking liquid.  Serve with remaining cheese.
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