Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta
Photo: Yuhnee Kim; Styling: Karen Shinto
Yields Serves 4 Total Time 20 mins

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 2
2

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in leek and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add greens, radicchio, and salt and cook until just warm, about 1 minute (add a bit of water if pan starts to scorch).

Step 3
3

Toss pasta, vegetables, and reserved pasta water together. Top with dollops of ricotta, croutons, a drizzle of remaining 2 tbsp. oil, and parsley.

Ingredients

 6 ounces angel hair pasta
 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
 1 large garlic clove, minced
 1 bunch dandelion greens, stems removed and chopped in thirds
 4 ounces radicchio, roughly chopped
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 cup low-fat or whole-milk ricotta cheese
  About 1/4 cup toasted plain croutons, crushed
 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

Directions

Step 1
1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 2
2

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in leek and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add greens, radicchio, and salt and cook until just warm, about 1 minute (add a bit of water if pan starts to scorch).

Step 3
3

Toss pasta, vegetables, and reserved pasta water together. Top with dollops of ricotta, croutons, a drizzle of remaining 2 tbsp. oil, and parsley.

Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta

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