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Cavolo Nero Pasta

This cavolo nero pesto is also delicious as condiment for chickpeas and chicken.
Timings are critical!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Cavolo Nero, Pesto
Prep Time 10 days
Cook Time 15 days
Servings 4
Calories 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Leek
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 3 Handfuls Cavolo Nero (stalk removed)
  • 100 ml Oilive Oil
  • 500 g Pasta
  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese
  • 50 g Pecorino Cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil
  • Trim and chop the leek and peel the garlic
  • Once the water is boiling drop in the leek and the garlic cloves
  • Cook for 3 minutes
  • Add the cavolo nero
  • Cook for 3½ minutes
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon move the ingrediends to a blender add the olive oil and liquidize
  • Bring the cooking water back to boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions
  • Once cooked spinkle the two cheeses on top