Whole-Grain Spaghetti With Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

* 6 ounces whole-grain spaghetti
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium 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 pints grape tomatoes, halved
* 1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds
* 1/4 cup grated pecorino (1 ounce), plus more for serving


Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup 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, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the kale and cook, tossing frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing frequently, until the tomatoes begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.

3. Add the kale mixture, almonds, pecorino, and reserved cooking water to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve with additional pecorino.