Three Green Pasta Sauce Recipe
Delicious (and simple) pasta sauce featuring three late spring greens: spinach, kale, and chard!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- 3 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 cup swiss chard, well washed, removed from the stalk and torn into large pieces
- 1 cup kale, well washed, removed from the stalk and torn into large pieces
- 2 cups baby spinach, well washed, removed from the stalk and torn into large pieces
- 1/2 vidalia onion, diced
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 Parmesan Cheese, finely grated (optional)
- 1 lb of your favorite pasta, cooked
Directions
- In a large sauce pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly golden.
- Gradually add in the greens, making sure to not over fill the pan, and cook until all the greens are soft and tender. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, then slowly add the half and half. Bring to a soft simmer and cook for a final 5 minutes.
- Serve tossed with your favorite pasta and topped with the grated cheese.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 74g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 87 | |
| Calories from Fat 65 | 75% |
| Total Fat 7.39g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.92g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 170mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 4.69g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.55g | 1% |
| Protein 1.44g | 2% |
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