Easy Spaghetti With Kale and Garlic

By Carla Lalli Music

This spaghetti with kale is what happens when aglio e olio meets an entire crisper drawer’s worth of greens. The recipe calls for a seemingly absurd amount of kale, but don’t worry: A quick blanch in salted water—the same water you’ll use to cook the pasta—seasons and softens the greens. The sauce is simple but satisfying: olive oil, lots of garlic, black pepper, and starchy pasta water, tossed with the spaghetti until everything turns glossy.