Black Kale Pasta

Black Kale Pasta is a Vegetable Pasta Dish that will surprise you with its rich yet balanced flavor, perfect for a Sunday family lunch. The sweetness of pan-sautéed black kale (also known as Tuscan kale or cavolo nero) with garlic perfectly complements the full, rich flavor of crispy pancetta, topped with a generous handful of grated pecorino cheese, which enhances the flavors of this Rustic Pasta Dish while balancing its saltiness.

With this Black Kale and Pancetta Pasta, you’ll serve a dish with authentic flavors, making the most of this mineral-rich, nutritious vegetable that will satisfy the whole family’s palate. As you’ll see, the Black Kale Pasta recipe is quite simple, though the kale requires a rather long and slow cooking process in the pan, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the garlic soffritto, giving a more intense taste to the final dish.

A final “pan-tossing” of the al dente pasta, and your Black Kale Pasta is ready to be served, steaming hot and flavorful: a taste explosion that’s hard to resist!

If you want to experiment with other black kale recipes and take advantage of all its properties, check out our delicious suggestions: the crispy Black Kale Chips, Black Kale Salad, and Pan-Fried Black Kale with Pancetta.

Now, let’s head to the kitchen and tie our aprons: today we’re preparing a rich and tasty Black Kale Pasta together!

Note: Black kale (cavolo nero) can be found in most specialty grocery stores or farmers’ markets. If unavailable, you can substitute it with regular curly kale or Lacinato kale, though the flavor will be slightly different. Pecorino cheese can be found in most supermarkets, but if unavailable, you can substitute with aged Parmesan cheese.