Ziti Chickpeas with Sausage and Kale

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Glug of olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped small

3 garlic cloves, minced

12 ounces sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or less to taste

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 6-8-ounce bundle kale, stemmed, or 4 to 5 ounces kale leaves, cut into thin ribbons

3/4 pound mozzarella, coarsely grated (see Note)

2/3 cup finely grated pecorino cheese

Garlic bread, for serving, if you wish