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Orecchiette with Wilted Spinach, Chickpeas, and Pimentón Recipe
Dec 23, 2011 @ 1:15 PM
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Daily Value: 33%
Servings: 4
Balanced, High-Fiber
Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 661Daily Value: 33%
Servings: 4
Balanced, High-Fiber
Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated | 3g | 15% |
| Carbs | 95g | 32% |
| Fiber | 6g | 23% |
| Sugars | 3g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Sodium | 1896mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 148mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 9308IU | 186% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 43% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 21% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 233µg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 425µg | 532% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4g | 0% |
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Hearty, smoky, and savory, this pasta dish delivers heaps of flavor and leaves you feeling utterly satisfied.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 12 ounces orecchiette
- 1/3 cup Arbequina extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 8 large cloves garlic, sliced thinly
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne, or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pimentón dulce (Spanish smoked sweet paprika)
- One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Aged manchego, shaved with a vegetable peeler, to taste, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, bring 6 quarts water to a boil over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the salt and the pasta. Cook pasta until tender but still al dente. Drain well.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic begins to sizzle, stirring constantly and making sure it doesn’t brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Just before the pasta is ready, reheat the garlic-oil mixture over high heat. As soon as the garlic sizzles, add the cayenne, pimentón, chickpeas, and spinach. Toss until the spinach starts to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Add the pasta and 1/3 cup of the pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss quickly and remove from heat.
Spoon the pasta into bowls. Garnish with manchego shavings, drizzle with a little olive oil, and serve immediately.
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Servings: 4Total time: 20 minutes
