DANDELION PESTO AND SAUSAGE PASTA
I enjoy making this on Friday nights while drinking a great Chianti. You can substitute arugula or broccoli rabe for the dandelion greens, if desired. You can substitute pistachios for the pine nuts, if desired.
Provided by Amy Hunter Shaw
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add dandelion greens and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving water in the pot.
- Return dandelion cooking water to a boil; add orecchiette and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Process 3/4 of the dandelion greens in a food processor until finely chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, mascarpone cheese, and olive oil; process until pesto is smooth. Season pesto with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir orecchiette, dandelion pesto, reserved pasta water, and remaining dandelion greens into sausage; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 642.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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Diana The stupida
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pesto is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables to the dish for a healthier meal.
justine Nalunkuma
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pesto turned out really bitter. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened. The pasta was cooked well, though.
Sandra Anthony
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens! The pesto is mild and creamy, and the pasta is a fun shape that kids will love. I added some cooked chicken to the dish for extra protein.
Ghulam awais
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used half the amount of dandelion greens called for in the recipe and it was still plenty flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Javaid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the pasta was al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different type of pesto. The pasta was cooked well, though.
olwethu tshangana
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of dandelion greens. But I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto was mild and nutty, and the pasta was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Safali Rany
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up dandelion greens from your garden. The pesto is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to taste. Yum!
Ibrahim Afridi
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta came out perfectly. I used a spicy sausage which added a nice kick to the dish. Will definitely be making this again!
Piet Vanstaden
[email protected]This dandelion pesto and sausage pasta is a unique and delicious dish! The pesto has a slightly bitter flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet sausage and salty cheese. The pasta is cooked al dente, providing a nice texture to the dish. Overall, t