Garlicky kale, sweet and hearty sun-dried tomatoes, and a good freshly grated parmesan cheese take this humble pasta dish into weeknight staple territory, just make sure to skip the shaker and opt for the good stuff.
PJ Catledge
Chef
2 to 4 servings
10 minutes
25 minutes
Step 1
Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, set a large sauté pan over medium high heat until hot then add olive oil, garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt and sweat until aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Next add your sun-dried and cherry tomatoes and sauté until cherry tomatoes are just beginning to blister, another 3 to 5 minutes, then fold in your kale and continue to sauté until just wilted.
Step 3
Add linguine to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until just al dente. Strain immediately and make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Step 4
Add cooked linguine and pasta water to your sauté pan and cook over medium high heat until pasta water has reduced by atleast half, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Fold in parmesan, tossing continuously until a sauce has formed and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper then divide evenly on plates or in bowls and garnish with additional parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
