Step 1

Make pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic begins to brown. Then add the kale to the skillet and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

When the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 4

Add the pasta, pasta water, ricotta cheese and salt to the skillet with the kale. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the kale and ricotta mixture until it’s evenly combined.

Step 5

Divide into four bowls and squeeze the juice from half a lemon over each bowl. Add a dash of red pepper flakes to each bowl.