Put on water to boil on the back burner for pasta to cook simultaneously with the sauce.
In a large deep skillet, over medium heat, cook the garlic and onions in the oil for 2-3 minutes then add the eggplant, season with salt, crushed red pepper and smoked paprika and cook for about 8 minutes until eggplant is soft and browned
Add tomatoes and chickpeas, and cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes release their juices
Add 1 cup water, tomato paste and kale and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer until pasta is ready
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and top with copious black and crushed red peppers
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