BOW-TIE PASTA WITH ESCAROLE

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Golden raisins give this pasta dish a hint of sweetness, which balances out the slightly bitter taste of escarole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound (6 cups) bow-tie, or farfalle pasta
2 bunches (2 3/4 pounds) escarole, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large (8-to-10-quart) pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 10 minutes. Add escarole and raisins; cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Set aside.
  • Dry pot. Place oil, pepper flakes, and garlic in pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; toss in pasta mixture with Parmesan and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 21 g

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