Super Kale Pesto

Ingredients (11)

• 2 to 3 cloves garlic
• 3 cups packed kale (about 1 small bunch)
• 3/4 cup hemp seeds or toasted walnuts or pecans
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• Red pepper flakes, optional (if you want to add some kick)
• 1/4 cup flaxseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil (more if desired)
• Entirely optional: 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound (16 ounces) whole grain pasta, like linguine
• 1 cup reserved pasta water