Pasta with Dandelion Stems

Name: Pasta with Dandelion Stems
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 servings Crushed red pepper; 907 grams Dandelion stems from of greens, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 227 grams linguine; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 57 grams pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped; 3 servings Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 servings Salt

Pasta with Dandelion Stems might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 3. One serving contains 705 calories, 32g of protein, and 28g of fat. If you have pepper, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil.

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Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat until crisp.

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Transfer the pancetta to a plate.

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Add the dandelion stems to the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

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Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

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Drain the linguine. In a large warmed bowl, toss the pasta with the dandelion stems, lemon juice and a large pinch of crushed red pepper. Season with salt and serve; pass the Parmesan cheese alongside.

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Wine Recommendation: The dandelion stems and classic Italian flavors--olive oil, garlic, Parmesan and pancetta--call for a fruity, tart, dry Italian white. The best choice: a Gavi, perhaps the 1995 Michele Chiarlo or the 1995 La Scolca Villa Scolca.

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