Ingredients
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- 8 oz. Einkorn spaghetti or other pasta
- 2 Tbs. EVOO (use the code STEWARDSHIP for 10% off at that site!)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed (garlic scapes, optional)
- 1-18.3 oz. jar Jovial Foods organic diced tomatoes
- 3-4 leaves kale or swiss chard, chopped finely
- 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
- 2 oz. white cheese, grated (or cut in chunks)
Instructions
- Cook pasta to package directions and drain.
- Heat a medium-large pot and add oil, then garlic, sauteing for a minute over medium heat. (Note: Don’t use cast iron with tomato dishes)
- Pour in the tomatoes and greens, stir, and heat over medium high with a lid on the pot.
- Once the greens are wilted, add the fresh basil and cheese just long enough for the cheese to begin to melt, about 2 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and stir to coat.
- Serve warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Notes
This dish would certainly work well with any pasta, from whole wheat to gluten-free, in any shape.
Feel free to substitute 2 whole fresh tomatoes for the jar of diced.
Add a half pound cooked hot or sweet bulk sausage to make it a meal!
To complete the meal, I floated a steamer basket of vegetables for a side dish, right on top of the spaghetti water while it was cooking.