Name: Lacinato Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern Italian
Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) dried fusilli pasta; 1 large bunch (approx. 250g) Lacinato kale (Dino kale), stems removed and leaves roughly chopped; 75g (3/4 cup) walnut halves, plus 2 tablespoons extra for garnish; 60g (1/2 cup) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus extra for garnish; 120ml (1/2 cup) high-quality extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for pasta water; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) red pepper flakes (optional for heat); 4 small, tender raw Lacinato kale leaves (for garnish)

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Lacinato Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta — Magic Sous