Winter Pasta (hazelnut+kale+brown butter)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with kale. Pour the brown butter over the pasta and toss to combine.
6. Add the toasted hazelnuts, grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Prep

• Toast hazelnuts in advance and store in an airtight container.