Penne with Kale, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Name: Penne with Kale, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Total time: PT30M20M
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients 1 pound penne pasta 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bunch kale, stems removed, chopped 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

30 minutes; 20 minutes active

Servings:

This comforting pasta dish features a rich blend of flavors from kale, walnuts and creamy gorgonzola cheese.

This comforting pasta dish features a blend of flavors from kale, walnuts and creamy gorgonzola cheese. Instead of making a time-consuming sauce, simply toss the pasta with garlicky olive oil and melting cheese to cover the penne and kale with a rich, tangy coating.

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, stems removed, chopped
4 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta in a large colander and put the pot back on the stove.
Place the walnuts in a small saute pan over medium heat, and swirl and stir until fragrant and toasty, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. When cooled, chop coarsely.
In the pot you used to cook the pasta, drizzle the oil and place over medium-high heat. Wait a few seconds, then add the garlic, lemon zest, pepper flakes and salt. Stir until the oil is bubbling and the garlic is fragrant — don't let it brown. Add the chopped kale and turn in the pan with tongs until it is wilted and dark green, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Add the pasta to back the pan and toss to mix. While hot, stir in the gorgonzola and walnuts and toss to mix.
Serve hot.