Cheesy Kale Pasta

Cheesy Kale Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 large bunches kale, any type (about 1½ pounds)
• 12 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• ½ cup olive oil, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more as needed
• Maldon sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Strip the kale from ribs, then tear the leaves into 2 inch pieces.
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet over medium low heat. Add the kale and sauté for 8-10 minutes until wilted.
4. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the kale and cook for about 1 minute more. Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
5. Cook pasta until al dente. Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Add the cooked pasta to kale mixture along with the parmesan and a splash of the pasta cooking water. Stir to combine and simmer over low heat. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.