Pasta With Garlic And Greens Recipe

Ingredients

box long pasta (preferably not angel-hair)

salt for pasta water

2 T tasty olive oil + extra for serving

2 cloves garlic, chopped

bunch kale or mustard greens, washed, tough part removed and chopped into bite-size pcs.

1/4 c pine nuts (optional)

1/4 c. marinated sun-dried tomatoes, diced (optional)

1 t dried red pepper (optional)

1/2 c. grated parmesan, pecorino or crumbled feta

Preparation

Put salted water on to boil for the pasta and cook according to package instructions. If time is of the essence, the greens can be thrown in with the pasta. Otherwise, heat 2 T olive oil in roomy sauté pan. Add garlic and cook till golden. Add pine nuts and cook about 2 minutes. Add greens (if sauteeing rather than boiling) and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Add tomatoes and red pepper and mix well. When pasta is done, drain and add to pan mixture. Turn off heat and toss well. Divide pasta among 4 dishes, top with olive oil and cheese of choice.