Pasta with Rapini and Garlic
Servings: 2 -3
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti or favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves fresh garlic chopped, sliced or crushed
- 1 bunch fresh rapini or favorite greens, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano or Romano cheese (I prefer Pecorino)
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In large pot, boil spaghetti according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, in cast iron (or heavy skillet) pan, heat olive oil on medium and add garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Toss in rapini and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until slightly tender.
- If pasta sticks to pan, add about 1/4 cup of pasta liquid and continue to toss. You can also use a little white wine, or a bit of both.
- Transfer to serving platter and toss with more Parmigiano cheese.
- Serve immediately!