Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Recipe

Name: Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup pine nuts (to taste); 12 ounces penne pasta; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (to taste); salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 (12 ounce) bagprewashed chopped romaine lettuce (or wash and chop a head of romaine lettuce); grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Servings: persons

½ cup pine nuts (to taste)
12 ounces penne pasta
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (to taste)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 (12 ounce) bagprewashed chopped romaine lettuce (or wash and chop a head of romaine lettuce)
grated parmesan cheese, to taste

1
In a small skillet over medium heat or on a baking sheet in a moderate oven, toast pine nuts until golden and aromatic.
2
Stir frequently and watch closely!
3
Set aside.
4
In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook penne pasta until al dente.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering.
6
Add onion and saute until tender and just beginning to brown.
7
Add garlic and saute for a minute or until fragrant.
8
Do not allow garlic to brown.
9
Add pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
10
Add romaine lettuce and saute until tender and wilted.
11
Add pasta and pine nuts; toss well.
12
Remove from heat, dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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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: ½ cup pine nuts (to taste), 12 ounces penne pasta, 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan 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.

Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan

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