Silky Cavalo Nero Pasta (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 150 grams spaghetti
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 200 grams cavalo nero (or substitute with savoy cabbage, kale, spinach, or broccoli)
• 30 grams grated Parmesan
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 30 grams ricotta cheese

Instructions:

1. Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, peel and smash the garlic cloves. Add them to the boiling water with the pasta.
3. Prepare the cavalo nero by removing the stalks and tearing the leaves into smaller pieces. Add them to the pasta and garlic.
4. Place a lid on the pan and boil for 5 minutes to tenderize the cabbage.
5. Grate 30 grams of Parmesan cheese.
6. Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking water.
7. In a blender or liquidizer, combine the cooked cavalo nero, softened garlic cloves, salt, pepper, olive oil, grated Parmesan, and a splash of cooking water. Blend until smooth and vibrant.
8. Return the drained pasta to the pan and pour in the silky cavalo nero sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta.
9. Serve the pasta on plates and crumble 30 grams of ricotta cheese over each portion.
10. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
11. Enjoy this simple, quick, and healthy pasta dish!