Fusilli With Kale-Cashew Pesto

• Kosher salt
• 3 1/2 ounces chopped Tuscan kale
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews (salted or unsalted)
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
• 1/3 cup finely grated or ground Parmesan, plus more, for garnish
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound fusilli
• Red pepper flakes

1. Set a big pot of water over high heat. Add a few spoonfuls of kosher salt.
2. Meanwhile, make the pesto. Combine the kale, cashews, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Transfer to a big, heatproof bowl-this is what you'll serve in.
3. When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes until al dente. Before you drain, fill a mug or glass with the salty pasta water. Drain the pasta. Add to the bowl with the pesto. Toss. Progressively add as much pasta water as needed to create a creamy, smooth sauce-it will continue to stiffen as it cools, so don't be shy here. (I used about 2/3 cup.) Season again to taste.
4. Serve with more red pepper flakes and Parmesan on top.

kosher salt, tuscan kale, cashews, garlic, ground parmesan, lemon, extravirgin olive oil, fusilli, red pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/75508-fusilli-with-kale-cashew-pesto (may not work)