Cheesy Kale Pasta
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.88 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 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
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Strip the kale from ribs, then tear the leaves into 2 inch pieces.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 6
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