Gluten-Free Pasta and Cheese with Kale

Name: Gluten-Free Pasta and Cheese with Kale
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 16 ounces gluten-free pasta (the macaroni shape is traditional, but penne is best); 4 ounces grated Cheddar; 4 ounces soft goat cheese (cream cheese at room temperature works well too); 1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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Salt

16 ounces gluten-free pasta (the macaroni shape is traditional, but penne is best)

4 ounces grated Cheddar

4 ounces soft goat cheese (cream cheese at room temperature works well too)

1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

Directions

Cook the pasta. Set a large pot of water over high heat. Add enough salt to make the water taste like the ocean (that's usually about 1/4 cup). When the water comes to a boil, pour in the pasta. Stir it continuously for the first minute. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Each gluten-free pasta cooks differently. You are looking to cook the pasta until it has softened but still has a good bite. That's usually around 8 to 10 minutes.
Set up the sauce. Spread the Cheddar over the bottom of a large bowl. Dot the top of the Cheddar with the goat cheese. Toss in the kale leaves.
Finish the dish. When the pasta is cooked al dente, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the bowl, on top of the cheeses and kale. Transfer about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water as well to the bowl. Do not stir. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, stir up the cheeses and pasta. You should have a good, creamy sauce. If it's not quite creamy enough yet, add a few more tablespoons of pasta water. Serve immediately.