
Ingredients
Salt (and black pepper)
1 lb. mezze rigatoni
1 cup panko
2 zest lemon
2 cloves garlic (grated)
3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
4 cup baby kale
1 1/2 oz. Parmesan
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Parmesan
2 oz. anchovy fillets
4 cloves garlic
juice lemon
4 tsp. Dijon mustard
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (according to package instructions). Drain the pasta and spread it out on a tray or sheet pan in a single layer, allowing steam to escape and the pasta to cool faster.
- 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.
- 3
Make the dressing: In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Blend on low speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
- 4
Finish the salad: In a large bowl, use your hands to massage kale with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil until just tender. Add cooled pasta and 1 1/2 cups of the dressing and toss until well mixed.
- 5
Before serving, add Parmesan shavings, half of the breadcrumbs and extra dressing as needed, and stir until just combined.