Name: Penne Rigate with Mixed Greens and Pine Nuts
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 6 main-course servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz); 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 (8- to 10-oz) bags mixed salad greens with radicchio (often labeled "Italian" or "Mediterranean"; 16 to 20 cups); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus additional for serving

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Penne Rigate with Mixed Greens and Pine NutsRomulo Yanes

The hearty greens in this dish retain a bit of their pleasing crunch.

Cooks' note:

To reduce the start-to-finish time, cook the nuts, garlic, and greens in a separate pot while you boil the pasta.

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