- 1/4 lb Palmetto Gardens turnip greens (sub kale or collards)
- 1/4 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 4 cups dry rigatoni
- Red pepper flake, pinch (optional)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half (optional)
- Bring a pot of water to boil on high heat. Don’t forget to salt the water.
- Add the turnip greens, onion, and garlic to the boiling water and let boil for about 2 minutes. Remove the greens but do not discard the water. Put the water back on the burner and bring back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until just al dente (according to package directions).
- When done, save about 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Add the turnip greens to a blender, along with the garlic, onion, marjoram, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Add the green sauce into the pot, along with the pasta. Add the reserved pasta water, little by little, until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and/or red pepper flakes, if necessary. Mix in the cherry tomatoes, if using.
- Enjoy with your favorite protein on top. Mine is salmon or roast chicken!
Recipe courtesy of Peter, @whonoms!