Kale, Bacon and Pistachio Pasta

Name: Kale, Bacon and Pistachio Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) pasta such as campanelle or fusilli; 6 slices bacon; 6 cups chopped kale divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp sea salt grinder; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed; 1 avocado peeled and seeded; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios; 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese divided

In this fresh pasta sauce, kale, avocado and pistachios are pureed with chicken stock, garlic and Italian Seasoning for an easy dish that is high in nutrients and packed with flavor.

20m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

380

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
6 slices bacon
6 cups chopped kale, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
1 avocado, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon. Drain on paper towels; crumble bacon. Set aside. Add 2 cups of the kale to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until kale is tender-crisp. Remove kale. Set aside. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes. (Add oil if needed.) Add chicken stock and seasonings; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
3 Place remaining 4 cups kale in blender container. Add avocado, pistachios, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Add hot stock mixture. Cover blender with lid with center part removed. Cover lid with towel. Blend on low speed 15 seconds. Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth.
4 Place pasta in serving bowl. Top with kale sauce, cooked kale, remaining crumbled bacon and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.