Pasta With Pea Greens And Squid Recipe

Name: Pasta With Pea Greens And Squid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound farfalle pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon minced dried chili pepper; 1 1/2 pounds small squid, cleaned, sacs cut into 1/4-inch thick circles, tentacles reserved; 1 pound fresh pea greens, rinsed well (or 1 pound watercress, rinsed and trimmed); 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon grated lime rind; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until tender and drain well.
2
In a large skillet, warm the olive oil.
3
Add the garlic and cook until it begins to turn golden, about 1 minute.
4
Add the chili pepper and raise the flame to high.
5
Add the squid and toss for approximately 1 minute.
6
Add the pea greens or watercress and toss for 30 seconds.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Toss the squid mixture with the pasta.
9
Add the lemon and lime rinds and toss well.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

493

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound farfalle pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1/4 teaspoon minced dried chili pepper, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Pea Greens And Squid falls under the Seafood 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!

Pasta With Pea Greens And Squid

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