WHOLE-GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY KALE AND TOMATOES

WHOLE-GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY KALE AND TOMATOES image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 oz. whole-grain spaghetti
2 T. olive oil
1 med. red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
2 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 c. chopped roasted almonds
1/4 c. grated pecorino (1 oz) plus more for serving
Large skillet - 12 in and several inches deep

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta accordng to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 c. of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. -- Add the onion, garlic, 1/4 t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper. Cook, stirring occ until beg. to brown, 4-5 minutes. -- Add kale and cook, tossing frequently, until tender, 2-3 minutes. -- Add tomatoes and cook, until they begin to soften, 1-2 minutes 3. Add kale mixture, almonds, pecorino and reserved cooking water to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve with additional pecorino.