Pasta with Greens, Goat Cheese and Raisins Recipe

Name: Pasta with Greens, Goat Cheese and Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bunch red or green Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped; 1 bunch beet greens (about 6 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta); 5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch red or green Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 bunch beet greens (about 6 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)

1
Combine raisins and lemon juice in small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
4
Add onion and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add Swiss chard, beet greens and raisin mixture.
7
Cover and cook until greens wilt, about 5 minutes.
8
Mix in ginger and lemon peel.
9
Season greens to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
11
Drain.
12
Return pasta to pot.
13
Toss pasta with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
14
Add greens and goat cheese.
15
Toss to combine.
16
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
17
Transfer pasta to large bowl and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup golden raisins, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Greens, Goat Cheese and Raisins 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.

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Pasta with Greens, Goat Cheese and Raisins

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Variations & substitutions

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