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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Pantry Mezzi Rigatoni with Greens

15 MINPrep Time
15 MINCook Time
6Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Pantry Mezzi Rigatoni with Greens

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

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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)

Instructions

  1. As seen on: Giada Entertains, Episode 3. Impromptu Party.
  2. 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
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
725
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
77 grams
Protein
32 grams
Fat
32 grams
Saturated Fat
9 grams
Cholestrol
29 milligrams
Sodium
953 milligrams
Fiber
8 grams
Sugar
6 grams
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1 comment

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    Shannon Guenzel - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Really delicious! Saw you make this on tv today and I had to try it! The lemon zest really makes it.

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