Pantry Mezzi Rigatoni with Greens Recipe – Giadzy

Name: Pantry Mezzi Rigatoni with Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound mezzi rigatoni pasta; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed and drained well on paper towel; 2 cloves garlic (smashed); 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 3 tablespoons capers (drained and rinsed); 1 bunch Swiss chard leaves or baby spinach (chopped into 1/2 inch strips); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Pantry Mezzi Rigatoni with Greens

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 pound mezzi rigatoni pasta

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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed and drained well on paper towel
2 cloves garlic (smashed)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
3 tablespoons capers (drained and rinsed)
1 bunch Swiss chard leaves or baby spinach (chopped into 1/2 inch strips)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Instructions

As seen on: Giada Entertains, Episode 3. Impromptu Party.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes or until just under al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cup pasta water
Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook stirring often with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Add the garlic, chili flakes and capers and cook an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the swiss chard and salt and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Add a 1/4 cup pasta water and simmer for 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese along with the lemon zest. Toss well to coat. Add 1 cup pasta water and 1/4 cup olive oil and simmer for another 2 minutes, until the pasta is al dente, the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together. Top with the remaining cheese and serve.