Pasta with Greens and White Beans
- 1 1/2 lb. kale, Swiss chard, mustard, dandelion, beet or turnip greens, washed but not dried
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 13 cup vegetable stock or water mixed with 1 tsp. vegetarian chicken broth powder
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. uncooked pasta such as penne, rigatoni or ziti
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbs. soy Parmesan cheese, optional
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in large saucepan.
- Prepare greens by ripping leaves off stems.
- Tear or cut leaves into bite-size pieces.
- You should have about 12 cups.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 2 minutes.
- Stir in greens and stock; cover pan.
- Cook until greens are wilted and tender yet still bright green, about 7 minutes.
- Gently stir in beans and salt; keep warm.
- While greens are cooking, drop pasta into boiling water; cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Drain; stir into greens and bean mixture.
- Top with soy cheese if using.
kale, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, vegetable stock, white beans, salt, pasta, salt, soy parmesan cheese
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pasta-with-greens-and-white-beans/ (may not work)