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Receta Pasta with Butter (and Mustard Greens and Shiitake) is What Kids Eat
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more as needed)
- 7 ounce shiitake mushrooms (brushed clean and roughly chopped)
- coarse salt and pepper (as needed for seasoning and pasta water)
- 3 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- ½ teaspoon anise seeds
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 4 cup roughly chopped, packed mustard greens (may substitute spinach or chard, cooking times will vary)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
- 1 pound dried bucatini (or other strand pasta)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 391g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 367 | |
| Calories from Fat 268 | 73% |
| Total Fat 30.41g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 10.42g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium 593mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 9.42g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 1.25g | 1% |
| Protein 15.4g | 25% |
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