Creamy Shrimp Linguine

1 lb. linguine
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
2 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. white wine
1 c. heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon
5 oz. baby kale (about 6 c.)
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and return to pot.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and reserve on a plate.
3. Add butter to skillet then add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add wine and cook until mostly reduced, 5 minutes.
6. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
7. Let simmer until sauce is thickened, 5 minutes.
8. Add pasta, shrimp, and kale and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add additional pasta water.