Linguini with Breadcrumbs and Kale by Hotplate Gourmet
Hotplate Gourmet made her ambitions very clear -- this linguini dish is to be a respectable weeknight dinner, something easy but good. Well, it's more than that -- we think it's terrific. Like an old Italian nonna, Hotplate Gourmet has you use the pasta water to help cook the kale and has you add breadcrumbs to the kale to fortify the pasta. You saute the breadcrumbs in oil, then add garlic and kale, and not too much of either. The garlic gently scents the kale and the greens add substance and sweetness, without making you feeling like you're eating kale for the sake of eating kale! You pull the dish together with some fresh olive oil and grated parmesan and you have a wonderful fall dinner. Next time we make this, we'll set aside the breadcrumbs after they've been toasted and add them back to the pan once the kale has been cooked. Their crunch is so great, you don't want to risk having them get soggy! - A&M
Recipe Slideshow
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...all the oil disappears! The breadcrumbs get golden quickly -- be sure to watch them to avoid burning.
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While Merrill browned the breadcrumbs, Amanda chopped the kale into managable pieces.
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After adding the kale to the pasta, we added a bit more olive oil, and seasoned.
15 Comments on Afghan Dumplings with Lamb Kofta and Yogurt Sauce:
I would like to serve these at a dinner party, but I like to make as much of the dinner as possible in advance. How much of this recipe can be done in advance and how long ahead of time without compromising the flavor and textures?
This is absolutely delicious and can also be made with ground beef. Great job and good luck!
Thank you. Humaira prefers it with ground beef, I'm partial to lamb. It's delicious both ways!
Katie
Ok....this deserves to be in the final basket. Gorgeous and how wonderful to have spring onions as a filling! Wow
Wow this recipe looks AMAZING. Might have to make it this weekend!
It's actually fairly easy. I often get my kids to help make it and the time flies.
Katie
Thank you for the tutorial on making dumplings. The slide show is great! You've inspired me to give it a try. So simple even a child can do it! (Cute pic!)
Oops...I meant everything on this site gets me hungry!
Oh my. Everything on this site getting me hungry. But, these look especially delicious at the moment!! I am definitely making them!
OMG! This looks sooo good, I could eat my computer. Somehow, I fear the flavor would be compromised. I must make this soon!
I wouldn't use tomato sauce, though. More like chopped tomato inside and chilli sauce for dipping. FWIW.
Like all recipes, you can definitely make it your own. This is the traditional Afghan way, but your idea sounds delicious, too.
Katie
Such a great recipe. And could Addie be any cuter?
SO glad to see this get picked!! I was actually going to submit my variation on this recipe, but when she posted the real thing - you can't beat it. I've made it with leeks too, it's simply a wonderful dish.
I would love to hear your variation on this!
Katie
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