Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells With Spicy Tomato Pesto And Winter Greens Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells With Spicy Tomato Pesto And Winter Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto:; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Greens:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cups trimmed Swiss chard, sliced into 1/2-inch strips; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Pasta:; 8 cups hot cooked (about 4 cups uncooked) whole-wheat pasta shells; 4 teaspoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Pesto:
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Greens:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups trimmed Swiss chard, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta:
8 cups hot cooked (about 4 cups uncooked) whole-wheat pasta shells
4 teaspoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
To prepare pesto, combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
2
Drop tomatoes, almonds, cheese, basil, and garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Keeping processor on, add salt and red pepper. Slowly pour 1 1/2 tablespoons oil through food chute; process until well-blended, scraping sides. Add reserved soaking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture appears smooth. Set aside.
3
To prepare greens, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add Swiss chard; stir-fry 1 minute or until leaves turn bright green. Add water, salt, and pepper; cover and cook 2 minutes.
4
Combine pesto and hot cooked pasta in a large bowl; toss well. Add greens mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

2602

kcal

Calories

Fat

381

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto:, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells With Spicy Tomato Pesto And 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.

Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells With Spicy Tomato Pesto And Winter Greens

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