Collard Greens Pasta

Feb 28 2023

Quick and easy, this recipe for collard greens pasta is a delicious and nutritious way to eat your vegetables.

Ingredients

1
bunch cooking greens (kale, lacianto kale, collard greens, turnip greens, chard)
1
tbsp. fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
1
pound spaghetti or linguini
2
filets anchovies (optional)
4
cloves garlic
2
tbsp. olive oil
¼
to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
¾
cups freshly shredded grating cheese such as Parmesan, Asiago, or aged Pecorino

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, trim and wash greens , leaving the leaves whole.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to boiling water . Add greens and blanch until wilted, from 30 seconds for chard to 2 minutes for lacinato kale, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the leaves to a colander and rinse them under cool water.
Step 3
Boil pasta until tender to the bite. Drain reserved 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
Step 4
Meanwhile, chop anchovies, if using, garlic, and cooked greens.
Step 5
Once pasta is drained, return the pot to medium-high heat. Add oil, garlic, pepper flakes, if using, and anchovies, if using. Cook, stirring until garlic turns just the tiniest bit golden.
Step 6
Add chopped greens and stir to combine. Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil. Add pasta, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Take off heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheese. Taste and add salt to taste, if you like.
Step 7
Divide between plates or pasta bowls, garnish with remaining shredded cheese and serve.