pasta with sweet potatoes and garlicky kale















adapted from wholeliving

1 small bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed
1 can italian diced tomatoes
6 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz bowtie pasta
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
juice of ½ lemon
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch basil
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions:
1. Put a pot of well-salted water on to boil.
2. Prepare all veggies for cooking.
3. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, a few pinches of sea salt and sweet potatoes. Cook, uncovered, without stirring, 5 minutes. Toss potatoes once, cover skillet with lid, and cook 10 minutes more .
5. Add garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Let stew for 10 minutes. Add kale and cook just until it has wilted and turns bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not overcook!) Remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over the vegetables.
6. Add pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Eat.