Pasta With Beet Greens And Raisins

• 8 ounces uncooked pennette (mini penne)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups coarsely chopped trimmed beet greens
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Cracked black pepper (optional)

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
2. While pasta cooks, place raisins in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain.
3. While pasta cooks and raisins soak, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add greens and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in pasta, raisins, almonds, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, if desired.

pennette, raisins, olive oil, trimmed beet greens, garlic, slivered almonds, salt, black pepper, black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-beet-greens-raisins (may not work)