Gemelli Pasta with Garden Greens and Pine Nuts

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente.

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   Then reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.

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   Set the pasta and the reserved water aside.

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   In the meantime, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

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   Add the pine nuts and toast until slightly brown, about 3 minutes.

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   Keep your eyes on them.

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   Theyre expensive little boogers and you dont want to burn them while watching some random person win a Hawaiian trip on Wheel of Fortune.

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   Remove the nuts from the skillet and set aside.

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    Back in the same skillet, add the garlic and crushed red pepper and saute 1 minute.

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    Add the garden greens to the skillet and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and take it off the heat.

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    Add the Parmesan and as much pasta water as needed to make a thin sauce.

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    Then add that olive oil and the reserved pine nuts.

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    Toss, toss, toss.

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    Season with another pinch of salt and pepper if needed.

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    Taste it.

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    Serve and sing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.