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
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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.
11 Comments on Corn Salad with Cilantro and Caramelized Onions:
Cooking the red onion in a balsamic reduction sounds perfect - would not have thought of that on my own. Have corn and cilantro from the farmer's market . Can't t wait to give it a try !
Tried it tonight- it was delicious and easy to prepare!
So glad you enjoyed it!
this was so so tasty. i couldn't help but to reblog about it :) http://wp.me/p1xWkw-yj
Thanks! The trio of salads looks lovely.
Made this tonight. could not quit eating it - loved it.
Thank you all for the lovely comments! If you try the recipe, let me know how it goes.
it also has eye appeal which is an important factor in enjoying food at least to me !!!!
Wow, sounds delicious, can't wait to try it!
That sounds a-maize-ing :)
THis looks fabulous!! :)
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