PASTA WITH TOMATOES, GREENS AND RICOTTA
A ragout is the perfect vehicle for sturdy greens, which stand up to gentle simmering and sweeten as they cook. I usually take a simple Mediterranean approach and simmer the greens with olive oil, tomatoes, onions and garlic. The result is a savory ragout that begs to be tossed with pasta.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes or serrano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes and thyme. Add salt to taste and a pinch of sugar. Cook tomatoes over medium heat, stirring often, until they have cooked down to a fragrant purée, about 10 minutes.
- Add chopped broccoli leaves or collards, which should still have some water on them from washing. Add salt to taste. Stir greens and tomatoes until greens have collapsed, then turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Add pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Meanwhile, when pasta water comes to a boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook until al dente, usually 10 to 11 minutes. Have ricotta in a small bowl near pasta pot.
- Stir 1/4 cup pasta water into ricotta and stir mixture into vegetables. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and toss with vegetable and ricotta mixture; add reserved water if desired. Add parsley, toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 483, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 739 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Brandie Hazelwood
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Mugumya Innocent
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I can't make this dish. :(
Dennis Odoyo
[email protected]This dish is a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Rida Zainab816
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out watery. I'll have to try this recipe again.
Khan Inam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add some more garlic and chili flakes next time.
Ana's Ghumman
[email protected]I added some cooked chicken to this dish and it was delicious!
James Mwenda
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover greens.
Dylan Willoughby
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice creaminess.
Palesa Ndlhovu
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Md Azim
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious.
Kris Martinez
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I used a jar of tomato sauce instead. It turned out just as good!
FELIX Davison
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Kamdyn Johnson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ricotta, so I substituted it with cottage cheese. It turned out great!
Dani England
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with some additional ingredients. I added some sautéed mushrooms and zucchini, and it turned out delicious!
Samuel Nercio
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Malik Abubakar
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more garlic and chili flakes next time.
Arham khan
[email protected]The ricotta added a nice creaminess to the dish, and the greens gave it a pop of freshness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.
Afzalali Buriro
[email protected]I loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, which is a huge bonus on busy weeknights.
Ghaffar Abbasi
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, greens, and ricotta was delicious, and the sauce was perfectly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!