"Good food doesn’t need to be complicated. Take, for example, pesto. I have to admit, I often find myself purchasing the pre-made stuff, yet homemade sauce literally takes minutes to prepare. …..."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ lb elbow macaroni (or your favorite noodle)
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3-4 cloves garlic, peeled
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¼ cup toasted pine nuts, with 1 tbsp set aside
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½ cup olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup tightly packed basil
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2 cups tightly packed Lacinato kale
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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⅛ cup grated Pecorino Sardo (or Pecorino Romano)
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4 tbsp softened butter
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½ cup heavy cream (optional, for baking)