Bucatini With Sausage &amp; Kale

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1 package (12 ounces) bucatini pasta or fettuccine

2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 pound regular or spicy bulk Italian sausage

5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

8 cups chopped fresh kale (about 5 ounces)

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Shredded Romano cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, decreasing time by 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water. Toss pasta with 2 teaspoons oil.
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking sausage into large crumbles. Add garlic and remaining oil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in kale, salt and pepper; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until kale is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta and reserved pasta water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.