Pasta with Dandelion Greens, Garlic, and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

Kosher salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/4 cup pine nuts

12 oz. dandelion greens, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths (about 6 cups)

1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

12 oz. gemelli or penne

2 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 cups using a rasp grater)

Directions

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, cook the oil and garlic in a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the garlic to paper towels to drain.

Add the pine nuts to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to the paper towels with the garlic.

Add the greens to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

Boil the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the greens. Add the garlic, pine nuts, and half of the cheese, and toss to combine, adding some of the pasta cooking water to moisten, if necessary. Serve garnished with some of the remaining cheese, and pass the rest at the table.

Nutrition

Calories (kcal) : 610
Fat Calories (kcal): 230
Fat (g): 26
Saturated Fat (g): 5
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 13
Cholesterol (mg): 10
Sodium (mg): 550
Carbohydrates (g): 76
Fiber (g): 7
Protein (g): 21