Kale Tahini Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 5 ounces kale, washed and chopped

  • 1/3 cup tahini

  • 3/4 teaspoon each of oregano, coriander, cumin and salt

  • 1 lemon for juicing

  • 8 ounces pasta of choice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional, for topping

    Instructions:

  • Add the kale to a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the kale until it is fully submerged. Let the kale sit for 2-3 minutes. Then use tongs to transfer the kale into a large blender.

  • Add the tahini, oregano, coriander, cumin and salt to the blender. Add in the juice of one whole lemon. Don't blend until you have pasta water to add in.

  • Bring a large pot to a boil. Salt the water generously and cook your pasta to al dente. Reserve 2/3 cup of the salted pasta water.

  • Add the pasta water to the blender and blend the kale mixture until it is smooth and bright green.

  • Put a skillet on low heat and add the olive oil and red pepper flakes. Use tongs to transfer the pasta from the pot to the skillet, bringing a few drops of pasta water with it.

  • Pour in the kale sauce and stir until it evenly coats the pasta. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.