Pasta with Kale & Mint Pesto

A fresh way to use up a late spring bounty of kale. I used lamb for protein but you could use ground beef or even a vegetarian ground meat substitute. Serve with a greek salad!

  • Ingredients

    -1 lb pasta of any shape- I used penne

    -3 cups chopped kale

    -2 cups packed mint leaves

    -3/4 cup olive oil

    -1 clove garlic

    -1 lb ground lamb, beef, or meat substitute

    -1/2 cup crumbled feta

    Directions

    Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al-dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

    In a food processor or blender, pulse kale, mint, olive oil, and garlic until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    In a skillet, cook ground meat until browned. Drain if needed. Mix in pesto & cooked pasta + pasta water. Top with feta.

    Enjoy!