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Winter Greens Orecchiette Pasta

Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 &1/2 &1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 cups thinly sliced lacinato kale leaves large stems removed
  • 1 cup broccoli rabe aka rapini thinly sliced . See video for size reference.
  • 1 cup organic coconut cream unsweetened
  • 1 cup organic vegetable broth no salt added
  • 2 small jalapeño finely chopped
  • Red crushed pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan love the wholefoods brand parmesan. Great quality.
  • 2 cups package orecchiette pasta package orecchiette pasta

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water 1 minute shy from Al dente.
  • In a pan on medium heat, sauté the shallots until fragrant. Then add the jalapeño and stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chopped broccoli rabe and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the sliced kale, chopped garlic and stir. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds- 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the vegetable broth and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
  • Add the coconut cream and stir. Cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the Al dente orecchiette pasta, black pepper , red crushed pepper, freshly grated parmesan and stir . Cook the pasta in the sauce for another 1-2 minute or until the sauce has thickened a bit and it is creamy.
  • Taste and add additional seasoning to your liking. For an extra garlicky flavor, grate a small raw garlic and add to the pasta and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!