Pasta with Cauliflower and Collards

Recipe Author: Conne Ward Cameron

An idea from the folks at Everyday Food.

Ingredients:

3/4 pound short pasta, such as rigatoni or penne 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large shallot, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio 1 bunch collard greens, center ribs removed, leaves sliced crosswise Cooked cauliflower – boiled, steamed or roasted 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Preparation:

Serves 4

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta.

While pasta is cooking, in a medium pot, heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add collards and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, 8 minutes. Add cauliflower, lemon zest, and pasta. Cook until cauliflower and pasta are hot, stirring and adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.

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