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Easy Pasta with Winter Greens
Easy Pasta with Winter Greens
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
18 minutes
Total Time:
28 minutes
Vibrant Swiss chard pasta with zesty lemon Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 2 bunches (about 20 ounces) white or yellow-stemmed Swiss chard
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, plus more for cooking pasta
  • 12 ounces dry pasta like rigatoni or orecchiette
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Instructions:
  • Prepare the greens by boiling a large pot of water. Thoroughly rinse the Swiss chard and gently shake off excess water. Place a chard leaf flat on a cutting board, remove the stem by running a knife along both sides, dividing the leaf into two long pieces. Continue with the rest of the leaves, cutting any large pieces into smaller ones.
  • Saute the garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Flip the garlic, add red pepper flakes, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer the garlic, pepper flakes, and oil to a blender to cool slightly.
  • Prepare the greens: When the water reaches a boil, generously season with salt. Add the greens, gently submerging with tongs. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted and dark green. Use tongs to transfer greens to a strainer to cool and drain, keeping the water in the pot for boiling the pasta.
  • Prepare the pasta: Cook in boiling water until al dente as per package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Prepare the sauce: Combine the cooked greens, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup pasta water in the blender with the garlic and chili oil. Blend until smooth and silky, gradually adding more pasta water if necessary. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste, considering the forthcoming saltiness from the cheese.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the pot. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and coats the pasta. Gradually add reserved pasta water for a silky texture, ensuring it coats the noodles smoothly. Aim for a slightly looser consistency as the sauce thickens. Typically, use between 1/4 to 2/3 cup of pasta water.
  • Serve by dividing into individual portions and topping each with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra touch of flavor.

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