Spicy Minestrone With Kale

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chile pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 bunch kale, chopped
• 1 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can white beans
• Handful of small pasta, like ditalini
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper
• Grated parmesan to serve

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot, add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add chile pepper flakes and cook 1 minute, add tomato paste and stir, cook 1 minute more.
2. Add kale and toss to coat, cook about five minutes, until kale becomes slightly tender.
3. Add canned tomatoes, white beans, and water, stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Toss in pasta and stir, then reduce heat and cook 15 minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste, serve with grated parmesan.

olive oil, onion, garlic, chile pepper, tomato paste, kale, tomatoes, white beans, handful of small pasta, water, salt, parmesan

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-minestrone-with-kale-50023261 (may not work)