One-Pot Pasta with Tomatoes

• 1 lb pasta
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes - halved
• 2 lemons - zested
• 7 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 bunch kale or spinach - washed, destemmed and chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: chopped basil,oregano,mint
• optional: red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Bring 1 qut of water to boil.
2. Place pasta, tomatoes, zest, oil, and salt in bottom of large pot. Add the hot water to the pot with the pasta. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove lid, simmer 6 min.
3. Add the greens, until liquid is reduced to sauce and pasta is cooked, approx. 6 min. Taste, season, top with cheese
4. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper, and bacon.

Serves: 4-5       Total cook time: 12 min
Source: NYT cooking app