Nutty Pasta With Wilted Winter Greens Recipe

Name: Nutty Pasta With Wilted Winter Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups kale, rinsed, dried, and torn into manageable pieces; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced and dirt wiped away; 1 (12 ounce) package pasta, shapes of your choice (I usually love anything made from whole grains); 2 garlic cloves, minced finely; ½ cup white onion, finely diced; ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated; cooking spray; salt; pepper; red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

3 cups kale, rinsed, dried, and torn into manageable pieces
2 cups mushrooms, sliced and dirt wiped away
1 (12 ounce) package pasta, shapes of your choice (I usually love anything made from whole grains)
2 garlic cloves, minced finely
½ cup white onion, finely diced
¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
cooking spray
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes

1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions to al'dente or slightly firmer.
2
Heat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and Olive Oil over medium-high heat.
3
Sweat onions for a few minutes.
4
Add Mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add greens and garlic.
6
Ensure that you are seasoning every step of the way to build your layers of flavor.
7
Cover and let cook until greens are completely wilted over medium low heat.
8
Add cooked, drained pasta to the skillet with greens.
9
Add a small ladle full cooking water from pasta, and allow to cook at low heat for a few minutes until flavors have combined.
10
Serve with toasted walnuts and fresh grated parmiggiano (or romano) cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups kale, rinsed, dried, and torn into manageable pieces, 2 cups mushrooms, sliced and dirt wiped away, 1 (12 ounce) package pasta, shapes of your choice (I usually love anything made from whole grains), 2 garlic cloves, minced finely, and more.

Yes, Nutty Pasta With Wilted Winter Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nutty Pasta With Wilted Winter Greens

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