Pasta With Stuff
Fancy recipe title, I know. Call it CSA-inspired. Call it Heidi Swanson and Mark Bittman inspired. Call it clean-out-the-fridge. It was all of the above, and it was delicious. The beans made it much more substantial, so no meat was needed. You could easily make it without the pasta as well, and just add even more beans and veggies. Any greens will do, kale, spinach, chard… WARNING: garlic scapes are VERY garlicky, and a bit tangier than garlic. Use with caution, and be prepared to brush your teeth twice after you eat them.
1 lb whole wheat pasta
1 large can canellini beans
fresh basil
garlic scapes (CSA)
broccoli rabe (CSA)
old container of mixed olives
juice and zest of 1 lemon
splash of white wine
some butter/olive oil
parmesan cheese
Boil pasta, when almost done, add chopped broccoli rabe to pot. Meanwhile, drain canellini beans in large colander. When pasta/greens are done, drain into colander with beans, reserve some cooking water. Chop scapes and olives, mix in a bowl with lemon, wine, some olive oil and parmesan cheese. Combine with pasta/beans/greens in the pasta pot, mix well, adding wine and cooking liquid for creaminess. Top with cheese and ground black pepper.
