Nduja Pasta with Wilted Greens & Herby Breadcrumbs
This spicy nduja pasta is so simple to make but has so much flavour! Wilt your favourite greens into the sauce and serve with those herby breadcrumbs for a complete meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 741kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb/500g Pasta
- 2 Anchovy Fillets from a jar
- 3 oz/85g Nduja Paste
- 7 oz/200g Cavolo Nero/Tuscan Kale stems removed and leaves chopped
- 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 oz/60g Parmesan finely grated
- 2 oz/60g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the panko and the thyme leaves and cook for a couple of minutes until browned. Set aside until ready to serve. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
- While the pasta cooks put the olive oil in a large pot over a medium heat. When it's heated add the anchovy fillets and nduja paste. Cook for a couple of minutes until the anchovies have melted and the oil is red from the sausage. Add the chopped cavolo nero and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Reserve a ladleful of pasta water then drain the pasta and add to the pot with the nduja. Add the pasta water and toss everything together for a couple of minutes. Add the cheese and toss again. Serve with the breadcrumbs for topped and extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5206IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 3mg