PASTA WITH TOMATOES, GREENS AND RICOTTA
A ragout is the perfect vehicle for sturdy greens, which stand up to gentle simmering and sweeten as they cook. I usually take a simple Mediterranean approach and simmer the greens with olive oil, tomatoes, onions and garlic. The result is a savory ragout that begs to be tossed with pasta.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes or serrano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add tomatoes and thyme. Add salt to taste and a pinch of sugar. Cook tomatoes over medium heat, stirring often, until they have cooked down to a fragrant purée, about 10 minutes.
- Add chopped broccoli leaves or collards, which should still have some water on them from washing. Add salt to taste. Stir greens and tomatoes until greens have collapsed, then turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Add pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Meanwhile, when pasta water comes to a boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook until al dente, usually 10 to 11 minutes. Have ricotta in a small bowl near pasta pot.
- Stir 1/4 cup pasta water into ricotta and stir mixture into vegetables. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and toss with vegetable and ricotta mixture; add reserved water if desired. Add parsley, toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 483, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 739 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Protas Proteous
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The flavors were muddled and the pasta was mushy.
Shimul Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this dish. It added a creamy richness that balanced out the tangy tomatoes and bitter greens.
Pretty Queen
[email protected]This pasta dish is now one of my go-to recipes. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Afxal JaNu
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Fazal Rhman
[email protected]Meh.
Wambui Kiunga
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I was hoping for, but the end result was worth it. The pasta was delicious and the sauce was very flavorful.
Abimbola Veracruz
[email protected]Yum!
JJ- GAMING
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and textures. The ricotta added a touch of elegance that made the dish feel special.
Tusiime Hilda
[email protected]Not a fan. The flavors were bland and the pasta was overcooked.
Jayden Dubrick
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this again.
pastor nasir latif
[email protected]Amazing! Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out delicious. My family loved it.
JUDE NNAMDI
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tomatoes and greens were fresh and vibrant, while the ricotta added a creamy richness. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish came together beautifully.