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Kale Peperoncino Pasta
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I made this kale peperoncino pasta for lunch and meal prep. Peperoncino pasta, as I only recently learnt, is aglio olio (pasta with lots of garlic and olive oil), with the emphasis on the “peperoncino” aka the the chilli peppers. In simpler terms to me, it is spicy aglio olio. I love my pasta hot, as spicy food greatly improves my mood :p As for recipe inspiration, I bought kale as I saw a buy-one-get-one-free sale for chopped kale at NTUC Finest. I seldom buy chopped greens as they are expensive, but I could not say no to a good sale and the fact that the chopped kale was already washed & ready to cook!
More Kale Recipes:
- Kale Chicken Noodle Soup
- Creamy Portobello Mushroom & Kale Pasta
- One-Pan Kale & Eggs
- Kale, Banana & Strawberry Smoothie
- Creamy Mushroom & Kale
Delicious Pasta Recipes:
INGREDIENTS
Pictured key ingredients:
- Chopped curly kale. Use mostly kale leaves (90%) with a random bits of short stem for better taste and crunch. Wash and spin dry in a salad spinner, if not using chopped and washed kale.
- Local chilli peppers – For me, the local chilli is chilli padi and it is really hot. Depending on your region, it can be Mexican jalapeño (hot!), Chinese screw pepper (medium heat), Indian ghost pepper (insanely hot) or Japanese shishito (mostly not hot). Alternatively, you can use chilli flakes or cut dried chilli.
- Sun-dried tomato salt blend. I added this in my aglio olio for the extra oomph and unami depth. I bought this from iHerb (affiliate link) and it contained very mild heat. You can use any favourite brand of herbed salt blend or you may also omit it, seasoning the pasta with more salt the authentic Italian way.
Other ingredients (not pictured):
- lots of olive oil
- lots of garlic (chopped or thinly sliced)
- angel hair pasta (or spaghetti)
- fine sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- grated parmesan cheese (fresh or bottled)
STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS
How to Cook Kale Peperoncino Pasta:
- Heat olive oil in a pan, fry garlic until they turn evenly golden.
- Add kale, 2 tbsp water and cover for 1 minute to steam and soften the kale.
- Fry the kale until they are nicely wilted. Add a bit more olive oil and add chilli padi.
- Add sun-dried tomato salt blend (or your own favourite natural herbed salt blend) and fry briefly until the kale is delicious.
- Bring a heavily salted pot of water to boil. Add angel hair and cook for 1 minute.
- Immediately transfer the angel hair to the pan. Mix the pasta with a few spoons of pasta cooking water until the noodles & flavours are well combined.
Last but not least:
Plate the pasta, garnish with freshly cracked pepper, grated parmesan cheese and serve!
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Kale contains too much oxalate, so not my kind of food…but I am glad that you have enjoyed it! Beautiful shots, as always!
I did not know Peperoncino pasta is spicy aglio olio , hahaha….always thought aglio olio is with garlic, olive oil and chili peppers/flakes.
嘿，这篇食谱看起来太棒了！我特别喜欢那个阳光干番茄盐混合物的建议，给我的阿吉奥油酱意面增添了一丝风味。步骤清晰，照片也很诱人。我已经收藏了这个，周末要试试看！
This recipe sounds so vibrant and flavorful! The step-by-step photos are incredibly helpful, making it seem easy to follow. I love how versatile the ingredients are; cant wait to try it with different veggies next. Definitely trying this soon!
This sounds pretty good, but honestly, kale in pasta? Not sure how that’s gonna work out. Guess I’m used to the classics, you know? But a good spicy kick never hurt anyone.
Kale in pasta? Not sure about that one. Sounds like a desperate attempt to be healthy, but hey, whatever gets the job done, right? Spicy food’s gotta be legit, though.
Oh man, this kale peperoncino pasta sounds like a spicy dream! I love how you turned a good sale into something delicious—gotta love that! I might just try this with a good sprinkle of chili flakes to kick it up a notch. Yum! 😋
Wow, this kale peperoncino pasta sounds delish! I love how quick it is—perfect for those busy nights when you just wanna whip something up. I’ve gotta try using those local chillis you mentioned; they really pack a punch, huh?
Heh, this kale peperoncino pasta sounds like a spicy experiment! Using kale in pasta? Okay, okay, Im a classic kinda guy, but gotta admit, the sound of sun-dried tomato salt blend mixed with fried kale is… intriguing. Maybe its time to branch out from the aglio olio basics! The step-by-step photos are a lifesaver for noobs like me, though. Cant wait to try this, maybe with a little extra chili kick. Who knows, might just convert me! 🌿🌶️😄
Thanks for sharing this spicy aglio olio twist! I love how you turned a kale sale into a delicious meal prep idea. The ready-to-cook chopped kale sounds super convenient. Spicy pasta truly does boost moods—I’ll definitely try this quick recipe!