PASTA WITH GREENS, GOAT CHEESE AND RAISINS

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Categories     Ginger     Leafy Green     Onion     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Goat Cheese     Lemon     Raisin     Winter     Healthy     Chard     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch red or green Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 bunch beet greens (about 6 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and lemon juice in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Swiss chard, beet greens and raisin mixture. Cover and cook until greens wilt, about 5 minutes. Mix in ginger and lemon peel. Season greens to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Toss pasta with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add greens and goat cheese. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl and serve.

Somma Kelle
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This pasta dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


lukuman khalifa
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Ddjifcb ygehiuggh
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover greens. I always have a bunch of greens in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


mashapa mashapa
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are complex and satisfying.


Nadra Iqbal
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Michelle Bally
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.


zubsi keita
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. My kids love the sweet raisins and tangy goat cheese.


Hassnain Khokhar
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've used different types of greens, goat cheese, and raisins, and it's always turned out great.


Sri Bala S
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors of the greens, goat cheese, and raisins worked together. It's a unique and delicious combination.


Christian Davis
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This was my first time making pasta with greens, goat cheese, and raisins, and it won't be my last.


Ikechukwu Chibuzor
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I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Matthew Blais
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This pasta dish was a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The tangy goat cheese, the sweetness of the raisins, and the bitterness of the greens all came together perfectly.