Tomato and Kale Spaghetti

Love it or hate it, kale is an economical and delicious way to get more nutrient-dense goodness into a comforting bowl of pasta like in the case of this Tomato and Kale Spaghetti! Saute the kale in butter with garlic and shallots to make a delicious and aromatic start to this dish. Garnish with salty, nutty, grated parmesan and dig into this healthy and hearty dinner!

📝 Ingredients

• 450 grams spaghetti pasta, (cooked and drained (reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch curly kale, (washed, drained, and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots ((can substitute with onion))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan, (plus more for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Drain well, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale, shallots, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes or until the kale is nicely wilted.
3. 3Add the tomatoes and butter. Stir them into the kale and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes start to blister and pop. Next, add the cooked, drained spaghetti to the skillet, along with the parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water.
4. 4Toss well with tongs to coat and cook just long enough to reheat the pasta – 2-3 minutes will do just fine.
5. 5Plate and garnish with more grated parmesan. Serve immediately.