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Spaghetti with Spicy Greens and Garlic Recipe

Spaghetti with Spicy Greens and Garlic Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tsp kosher salt , plus additional for pasta water
16 cloves peeled garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
12 cups torn greens , such as mustard , kale , chard , escarole
12 oz spaghetti
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Directions:

Game Plan: Slice the garlic and onions while the water boils. Wash and tear the greens while the onions brown.
Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes; take care that the garlic doesn't get too brown or it will be bitter. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic chips to a paper towel. Pour off and reserve all but 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and red pepper (add a little more if you like things spicy) to the skillet and cook, stirring, until light brown, about 10 minutes. Season with the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
When the onions are almost done, add the greens to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, just until tender, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, lift the greens from the water, shake off the excess water, add them to the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Bring a fresh pot of water to a boil. Salt it generously, add the spaghetti, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Scoop out and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and toss with the cheese. Add the greens and some of the reserved pasta water and toss, adding more water as necessary to keep the pasta from clumping. Scatter the garlic chips over the top and serve.
Know-How: Speed-wash your greens like we do here in the Food Network Kitchens: Tear up the leaves, swish them in a big bowl of water, shake them semidry, and get cooking.
Copyright (c) 2004 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2740.29 Kcal (11473 kJ)
Calories from fat	1678.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	186.51g	287%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	799.61mg	33%
Potassium	208.23mg	4%
Total Carbs	315.39g	105%
Sugars	202.09g	808%
Dietary Fiber	35.99g	144%
Protein	26.28g	53%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Iron	18.6mg	103%
Calcium	73.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	461.97 Kcal (1934 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.44g	287%
Cholesterol	0.67mg	1%
Sodium	134.8mg	33%
Potassium	35.1mg	4%
Total Carbs	53.17g	105%
Sugars	34.07g	808%
Dietary Fiber	6.07g	144%
Protein	4.43g	53%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	5%
Iron	3.1mg	103%
Calcium	12.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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