Lemony Kale Spaghetti
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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch curly kale, washed and dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting the water
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup pecorino, finely shredded
Directions
  1. Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into thin, horizontal strips.
  2. Add the kale to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the salt , black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Toss the kale with the dressing and set aside to marinate.
  4. While the kale is marinating, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the bowl with the kale and toss together well.
  5. Use a few tablespoons of the pasta water to moisten the dish if needed. Add the shredded cheese, reserving a little for garnish, and toss. Garnish with the rest of the cheese and serve.