Pasta With Perennial Spinach Recipe

Name: Pasta With Perennial Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound short pasta; 1 pinch chili pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; olive oil; 12-15 Kalamata (or other) olives, pitted and roughly chopped; 4 handfuls spinach; freshly grated nutmeg; salt; pepper; parmesan or pecorino, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta al dente.
2
In a skillet, saute chili pepper and garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add olives.
3
Add the spinach to the skillet, sprinkle with nutmeg, and cook over medium heat; stir, and let it soften just a little. Remove from heat.
4
Drain pasta, keeping a small amount of the starchy cooking water (makes it silkier) and add to skillet. Toss to combine. Cook over low heat,and sprinkle with pepper.
5
Divide between 2 warmed pasta bowls, top with grated cheese, and serve immediately.
6
This recipe is excerpted from Growing Perennial Foods: A field guide to raising resilient herbs, fruits & vegetables, by Acadia Tucker. It includes tips on gardening in a way that mitigates climate change, 34 perennial profiles, and a recipe for each one.

242

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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: 1/2 pound short pasta, 1 pinch chili pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic, finely minced, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Perennial Spinach 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 Perennial Spinach

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