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Pasta with Greens Recipe

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The light sauce completes this fresh pasta dish.

Pasta with Greens Recipe (+)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al danté.
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.
Pureé 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 sauté 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.

Container: large pot for pasta, large skillet, medium suacepan

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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