Simple pastas like this one are my favorite. Not only do they come together in a jiffy, but the quality ingredients are highlighted and they each get their proverbial day in the sun. With tons of Lacinato kale in the garden, I decided to make a simple whole wheat thin spaghetti dish with strips of kale, toasted garlic in olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and cubes of flavorful dried salami. A perfect weeknight meal that really is an Italian delight!
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Angel Hair with Shredded Kale, Salami & Toasted Garlic
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. whole wheat thin spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- 1 large bunch of Lacinato kale, washed, dried, ribs removed and leaves cut into thin strips
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- 9 oz. hard salami log, cut into quarter rounds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In the same pot of water you cooked the pasta, blanch the prepped kale for about 1 minute, or until tender. Drain in a strainer.
- In a small saucepan heat the olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes over medium-low heat. Cook for 1 minute (stirring constantly) or until the garlic is lightly browned. Add in the prepped salami to the skillet just to heat through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the garlic and oil, salami, and blanched kale. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tagged: garlic, hard salami, Italian, kale, Lacinato kale, pasta, salami, thin spaghetti, toasted garlic, whole wheat angel hair
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