Spaghetti with Collard Greens and Lemon
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Whole Living, December 2012
- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Total Time 15 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch collard greens (12 oz), ribs removed, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Coarse salt
- 12 oz farro spaghetti
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes until tender, about 1 minute. Add greens and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and then drain.
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Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat, and add reserved water to adjust consistency. Sprinkle with lemon zest and cheese before serving.
Cook's Note
Grain Check
These noodles are made from farro, an Italian whole grain that's gained a following for its complex, nutty flavor and high protein content.
Didn't have pine nuts so substituted toasted walnuts. Used ww thin spaghetti. Really flavorful-easy, satisfying.