Dandelion Pasta Salad
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
12
Time
25m
Serves
4
Yes this pasta has anchovies (a whole tin to be exact) but you probably won’t be able to tell. Once they’re sautéed they melt away into the sauce and just become umami salty heaven. If you can’t find dandelion, feel free to use another green such as arugula or mizuna.
30-Minute Meal
Side
Lunch
Ingredients
1Can
Oil Packed Anchovies
5
Garlic Cloves
3/4tsp
Chili Flakes
3/4lb
Whole-Wheat Penne
1/4cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/2cup
Reserved Pasta Water
3/4cup
Walnuts
2Tbsp
Lemon Juice
2Tbsp
Butter
1/2bunch
Dandelion Greens
1/2tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
Instructions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once warmed, toss in the anchovies, garlic, chili flakes and extra virgin olive oil and sauté until the anchovies completely disintegrate and the garlic is fragrant. Stir often to avoid the garlic burning, about three to four minutes. Then turn off the heat and set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, about 1 to 2 minutes less the package directions. Be sure to reserve about ¾ cup of pasta water and set aside.
3
In a small skillet, toast the walnuts until fragrant over medium-low heat, about five minutes, tossing often. Let cool and then roughly chop and set aside.
4
Return the skillet with the garlic and anchovies to medium-low heat and add the lemon juice and butter. Once melted, toss in the pasta and pour in the pasta water, starting with ⅓ cup and keep stirring until the water is incorporated and the pasta is glossy looking. You may not need the full ¾ cup.
5
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the dandelion and stir through to lightly wilt the greens. Season with salt and pepper.
Explore More
More Recipes by Jaclyn Irwin
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.