Super Greens Mediterranean Pasta
As demonstrated in the July 2023 episode of Live It in a Pinch.
Ingredients
- 8 oz package chickpea pasta (any shape)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, julienned
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz hearty greens such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard or the greens from beets, radishes, or turnips (or a combination), chopped
- 2 Tbsp Kalamata or green olives, chopped
- ¼ cup reserved cooking liquid from the pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. While pasta is cooking, remove ¼–½ cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, add sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic and red pepper flakes to a large skillet and cook 1–2 minutes over medium heat. Add chopped greens, stirring to coat in oil. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes or until greens are wilted. Add chopped olives and continue cooking another 1–2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet the greens are cooking in, and toss to coat. Add a little of the reserved cooking liquid to keep everything from sticking together. (Start slowly and only add more water if needed; be cautious not to add too much water right away.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and top with shredded parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Yield: 4 servings
Calories 302
Total Fat 10.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.6 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 228 mg
Total Carbohydrate 40.7 g
Dietary Fiber 10.4 g
Total Sugars 8.2 g
Protein 17.9 g
Calcium 183 mg
Iron 9 mg
Potassium 317 mg
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