Pasta with Greens
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta - orechiette or any medium to large pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bunch scallions - thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup chicken stock or dry white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
- 7 basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic - chopped
- 1/2 bag fresh spinach - chopped
- 6 swiss chard leaves, stems and central ribs discarded - chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish 

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The light sauce completes this fresh pasta dish.
 
Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • In saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add sliced green onions and garlic.
  • Cook over medium/low heat until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock
    or white wine and cook over medium heat until reduced by half.
  • Put in food processor along with the basil and add 1/2 cup of water.
  • Puree in the food
    processor until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add garlic and saute for 30
    seconds.
  • Add spinach and swiss chard, cook over high heat until wilted, stirring for approximately 5
    minutes.
  • Turn heat to medium, add pasta, scallion sauce and reserved pasta water.
  • Toss and stir until the sauce is thick, 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and season with
    salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve warm.


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