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Spaghetti with Collard Greens and Lemon

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch collard greens (12 oz), ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Coarse salt
  • 12 oz farro spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Recipe

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes until tender, about 1 minute. Add greens and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt.

2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and then drain.

3. Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat, and add reserved water to adjust consistency. Sprinkle with lemon zest and cheese before serving.

Adapted from Martha Stewart

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