Name: Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onion
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed -; 2 cups roughly chopped fresh kale, stems removed -; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided -; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves -; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided -; 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine -; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced -; 3 garlic cloves, minced -; 1 tablespoon honey -; 3 large tomatoes, chopped -

Ingredients for - Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onion

1. 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed

2. 2 cups roughly chopped fresh kale, stems removed

3. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

4. 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves

5. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

7. 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine

8. 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

9. 3 garlic cloves, minced

10. 1 tablespoon honey

11. 3 large tomatoes, chopped

How to cook deliciously - Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onion

1 . Stage

Pulse hazelnuts in food processor until finely ground. Add kale, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until smooth and creamy, adding oil if pesto seems dry.

2 . Stage

In a large stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add garlic and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion caramelizes, about 5 minutes more.

3 . Stage

Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. In a large serving bowl, combine the kale pesto, caramelized onion, linguine, chopped tomatoes and remaining salt. Toss until well coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Top pasta with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.