Tomato confit pasta

Ingredients

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes (sungold variety recommended)
• 6 cloves of garlic, (2 smashed, 4 sliced)
• 3/4 tsp red chili flakes, divided
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• 12 oz (3/4 box) long pasta such as spaghetti, linguine or bucatini
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs or panko
• 1/2 tin of anchovies (about 6 filets)
• 1 large bunch of kale, washed, ribs removed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
• salt and pepper