A few notes - any whole-grain, gluten-free, or bean pasta can be used (use one you like). I used the Banza chickpea spaghetti here. Pans - if you don't have a springform pan, no big deal, use a casserole, pie pan, or even a loaf pan. Changing things up - play around with the recipe after you make it the first time - you can stir in seasonal herbs for different flavors, or use different spice blends. Give it a go this way first, and then free-style in the future.
2 1/2 tablespoons ground flax seed
7 1/2 tablespoons water
1 pound spaghetti (see headnotes)
8 ounces / 1/2 pound kale, spinach, or other greens (frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups / 12 ounces almond milk (or your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk)
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to tasteto serve (any/all of the following): mixed sesame seeds, chopped herbs, herb flowers
Preheat your oven to 425F with a rack in the top third. Wrap the outside of a (deep 8-inch or standard 9-inch) spring form pan tightly with foil - to prevent any leaking.
Whisk the flax and water together and allow to really thicken - 10 minutes or so. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the pasta. You want to cook it per package instructions, minus a minute or two - just shy of being fully cooked. Drain, and let cool for a few minutes.
Make the green sauce: In a blender, or with a hand blender, pulse together the kale, almond milk, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and whisk in the flax mixture. Transfer the pasta to the mixing bowl and toss the noodles and sauce together until every thing is uniformly coated. Pour into your prepared pan, gently patting the spaghetti into an even layer. Bake for about 30 - 35 minutes. I like some color on the top of my pie, but if it gets too dark, cover with foil. Not dark enough? Hit it with the broiler. Remove from the oven, let sit for five minutes before running a small knife or small spatula between the pie and pan to release it. Remove the pie from the pan, transfer onto a serving plate, and finish with any seeds or herbs, extra seasoning/salt you like.
Serves 6-8.
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