Whole Wheat Fusilli with Kale Pesto

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add the chopped kale to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes until it becomes limp. Drain, reserving hot water, and place in the bowl of ice water. Drain again and place the kale on a clean cloth to absorb the excess moisture.
2. Bring to the same water in which you cooked the kale to a boil, and cook the fusilli according the instructions on the box.
3. To a food processor or blender, add the pine nuts, kale, cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until a cream-like texture is obtained. You may need to add an extra splash or extra virgin olive oil to make the pesto smoother. Toss with pasta and enjoy!