Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta (penne, wheels, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch spinach (or chard or kale)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sri racha chili sauce (optional)
  • 12 cup feta

Method

  • Clean and trim the greens, and roughly chop, saving both the leaf and stems.
  • Cook the pasta, al dente, according to the manufacturers directions.
  • About 10 minutes before the pasta will be ready, heat the olive oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium high until hot, and add the garlic, sauteing until its golden brown.
  • Add the chile flakes and top with the greens.
  • Let sit for about a minute, and then stir until the greens begin to wilt.
  • Add the sesame oil, soy and sri racha.
  • Stir to coat the greens, and then reduce the heat to simmer.