Tomato Kale Pasta
This pasta is the definition of fast summer dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb dried pasta, any shape
1 qt cherry tomatoes, any variety or 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 bag baby kale or 1 bunch lacinato kale, cut into ribbons
1/2 tsp chili flakes or piment de ville
4 oz goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted bread crumbs (optional)
Method
- Bring the a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Add the pasta and boil until 85% al dente
- Drain the pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water
- Return to the pot with the goat cheese and cook over medium low heat until the pasta is tender and the goat cheese has melted into a sauce
- Add the kale, tomatoes, and chili flakes then toss to combine and divvy into serving bowls
- Finish with the bread crumbs and serve
