Macaroni With Kale And Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs kale
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb macaroni
• 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook macaroni according to directions, making sure to not overcook.
• 2 rip kale off its stem into bite-sized pieces. (be sure not to use the stem, as it is quite bitter. i've tried cutting it, but it works better to rip it).
• 3 rinse kale in a large bowl of cold water and drain.
• 4 heat oil in a large skillet or stockpot (you will need a lid later).
• 5 add garlic and red pepper, cooking over med-high heat for about 2 minutes.
• 6 stir in kale and broth and cover pan, stirring occasionally, until kale is wilted but bright green and tender, about 7 minutes.
• 7 gently stir in salt, followed by beans, macaroni, and parmesan. (do not use canned parmesan, as it really will not taste right. use the "real" grated parmesan!).