Beet Greens and Feta Pasta Recipe
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds beet greens, washed, ribs removed, and coarsely chopped (about 11 cups)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 5 ounces crumbled feta (about 3/4 cup)
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- When shimmering, add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beet greens and cook until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Season well with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and reserve.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Return the pasta to the pot and place over low heat.
- Add the reserved pasta water and the beet green mixture, then sprinkle in the crumbled feta.
- Stir until thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
kosher salt, olive oil, white onion, garlic, freshly ground black pepper, beet greens, penne pasta, feta
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/beet-greens-and-feta-pasta-11402 (may not work)