Pasta con Salsa di Rape

Pasta con Salsa di Rape is a delightful vegan dish that showcases the earthy flavors of turnip greens combined with al dente pasta. This simple yet flavorful meal is perfect for a quick dinner that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pasta (e.g., orecchiette) - 160 grams
• Turnip greens - 200 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chopped turnip greens and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to wilt.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Once the pasta is done, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
8. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional nutritional yeast if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in vitamins A, C, and K from turnip greens.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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