Easy Winter Greens Pasta Recipe | Erbology

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water and drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add winter greens to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Combine the cooked pasta with the greens mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add grated parmesan cheese and mix well until creamy.

Garnish with chopped walnuts and fresh herbs before serving.

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