Cheesy Kale Pasta
This pasta is a really easy, really delicious and a great way to get tons of veggies into a meal plus cheese and garlic. Cheesy Kale Pasta is a recipe for success if you ask me!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gaby
- 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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Strip the kale from ribs, then tear the leaves into 2 inch pieces.
Heat the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet over medium low heat. Add the kale and sauté for 8-10 minutes until wilted.
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.
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.