Pasta with Greens

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Pasta with Greens

Ingredients-

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes, plus extra for serving (or less to taste)
• 1 bunch rainbow chard, roughly chopped, stems separated
• 1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 12-16 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
• ½ cup freshly ground Parmesan, plus extra for serving
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions-

Prepare the spaghetti in salted water according to instructions on the package. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.

 

In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, chard stems, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the chard greens and spinach, and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until they are cooked down and wilted.

 

Combine the water and tomato paste, and pour the mixture into the pot. Raise the temperature to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

 

Stir the cooked spaghetti, grated Parmesan and reserved pasta water into the pot.

 

Top each serving with freshly ground black pepper, red pepper and extra Parmesan.

Serves 4. http://blog.chron.com/marcistable/2014/02/pasta-with-greens/

[Pepper]

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Regarding Marcie Izard, you know she'd hook a lot more comments on her blog if she went a little more Giada style

 

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