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
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
Add cooked linguine and pasta water to your sauté pan and cook over medium high heat until pasta water has reduced by at least 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
Ingredients
1/2 pound Linguine (or other favorite pasta)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2-Jan small shalot, diced (about 2 tbsp)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
