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Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Bitter Greens and Radishes

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Radishes and breadcrumbs give this greens-packed vegetarian pasta its crunchy texture.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
¾ cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound whole wheat orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 medium radishes (8 ounces), sliced into 1/4" rounds
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 bunches bitter greens (such as escarole), trimmed, chopped
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add radishes; cook, stirring often, until browned in spots but still crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and garlic to skillet; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Step 4

    Add greens and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid and cook, stirring often, until greens start to wilt. Add pasta and cheese; stir until cheese melts and sauce is slightly thickened, adding more pasta cooking liquid by ¼ cup-fulls if too dry. Stir in radishes, lemon juice, and pepper. Season with salt. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 506 calories
21 g fat
65 g carbohydrates
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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