8 oz. chickpea rotini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
8 cups chopped kale
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook. Stir. Add kale, mushrooms, thyme and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft. About 5 minutes.
Stir in the pasta and enough of the reserved water to coat. Stir until combined and hot. About 1-2 minutes more.