Kale Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz / 340 g pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
• 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Cook garlic in oil over medium heat 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and optional chili; cook 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add kale and 1/2 cup pasta water and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.

5. 5

   Toss in pasta and Parmesan, adding more pasta water as needed.