Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

  • 1lb rigatoni
  • 1 Cup Panko
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 2 Garlic Cloves grated 
  • 3 Tbsp EVOO
  • 1 Kale, large bunch, destemmed & sliced thin
  • 1.5 Oz Parmesan, shaved
  • Sale & Pepper to taste
  • Caesar Dressing (Genius Recipes)
  1. Cook pasta and let cool
  2. Place a medium skillet on your stovetop over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir to mix, then continue to stir until the garlic is fragrant and the bread crumbs are evenly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool. To store, transfer cooled breadcrumbs to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  3. In a large bowl, use your hands to massage kale with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil until just tender. Add cooled pasta and 1½ cups of the dressing and toss until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  4. Before serving, add Parmesan shavings, half of the breadcrumbs and extra dressing as needed, and stir until just combined. Garnish with the rest of the breadcrumbs and serve immediately. Leftovers will last for 5 days in the refrigerator.

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