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Spaghetti with Curly Kale

Cultural Context

Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, spaghetti with curly kale is a celebration of simple, seasonal ingredients. Traditionally enjoyed in regions where kale thrives, this dish embodies the Italian philosophy of using what is locally available. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Italy, with variations appearing in vegetarian and health-conscious menus around the world.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons olive oil
20 olives
2 tablespoons capers
20 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons sultanas
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
spaghetti
curly kale
salt
black pepper

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable while providing a similar texture.

1

Heat about 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.

2

Add 20 olives and 2 tablespoons of capers to the skillet.

3

Stir in 20 chopped tomatoes and cook for a moment.

4

Add 3 tablespoons of sultanas and 3 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

5

Stir everything together and let it sweat a little bit.

6

Boil water in a separate pot, using about 5 liters, and add the spaghetti to cook.

7

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water before draining.

8

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the other ingredients.

9

Stir everything together, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to keep it moist.

10

Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large skilletlarge potmeasuring spoonscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Spaghetti con Cavolo Riccio
Local Name: Spaghetti con Cavolo Riccio

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