Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta

photo credit and recipe adapted from: http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/10/garlic-parmesan-kale-pasta/

2 T olive oil

2 T butter

8-10 oz baby kale, prewashed and chopped

16 oz whole wheat pasta

3 cloves of garlic

5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp salt

black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste

1) Saute kale in olive oil and butter until wilted.  In the meantime, start boiling water for pasta.

2) Break the pasta in half and cook according to package directions.

3) When kale is wilted, add garlic and spices (salt and black and red pepper).

4) Add drained pasta to kale and then add cheese, tossing to coat.