Spaghetti with Kale & Walnut Pesto

A winter-friendly twist on pesto pasta, this spaghetti with kale and walnut pesto is a quick weeknight dinner and a delicious way to sneak in some healthy greens. 🧑‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 1 pound spaghetti 2 cups packed, torn kale leaves, stems removed 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling the pasta ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted if desired (see note) 2 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese FOR SERVING ⅓ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired 1 pound spaghetti 2 cups packed, torn kale leaves, stems removed 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling the pasta