Cavolo Nero Rigatoni

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Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add the cavolo nero and cook for around 5 minutes, remove the cavolo nero but keep the water.

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Fry the garlic for 1-2 in a pan. Then add the garlic to the cavolo nero and place in a blender until mushy but not smooth.

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Add the rigatoni pasta to the cooking water and cook to taste (we think al dente works perfectly for this dish).

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Meanwhile, place a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the olive oil, then add the chilli, and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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In a separate frying pan, add a splash of olive oil and fry the breadcrumbs until golden. Add the oregano and remove from the heat.

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Drain the pasta and add it to the olive oil and chilli. Add the blended cavolo nero and garlic, add a splash of pasta water and mix well. Plate up your dish.

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Finally add the breadcrumbs as a topping for your pasta, the add the grated cheese and rocket. Serve and enjoy!

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