Pasta with Greens

• servings: 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

2 red onions, chopped

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 pound penne pasta

8 cups kale, cut in 2-inch wide strips

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup vegetable stock

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot. Add onions, red pepper, bay leaf, and thyme and cook for 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown.

In another pot, cook the pasta. Drain and reserve it in a serving bowl.

Add the greens and garlic to the onion mixture and sauté for 5 minutes, add the stock and simmer 2 minutes.

Add to reserved pasta along with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix and check seasoning. Adjust as needed.