FRESHLY Mediterranean Lettuce Pasta Delight

Ingredients

  • 250 g fusilli or spaghetti pasta
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 large leaves lettuce, sliced
  • 100 g baby spinach leaves
  • 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp capers
  • 2-3 tbsp tablespoons grated Pecorino cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 2

Benefits of this recipe: 1) Nutrient-Rich Greens (lettuce and spinach provide vitamins and minerals) 2) Antioxidant Properties (Sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts offer antioxidant benefits) 3) Heart-Healthy Fats (Olive oil contributes beneficial fats)

FRESHLY Mediterranean Lettuce Pasta Delight 2
FRESHLY Mediterranean Lettuce Pasta Delight 3

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
  • 2
    Toast pine nuts in a pan until golden; set aside.
  • 3
    In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and chili flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
  • 4
    Add lettuce and spinach.
  • 5
    Stir in pasta, butter, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  • 6
    Toss with pine nuts, optional olive oil, and serve with Pecorino and lemon zest.

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