Super Green Pasta
If you’re looking for a fast, flavor-packed way to use up your greens, this recipe is it. It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy but comes together quickly. Even better, it’s endlessly flexible. Start with the base recipe, then add seasonal veggies, burrata, or a handful of microgreens for a little extra flair.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Sunflower shoots (the whole box)
1 whole bag of Farm Crunch lettuce
6 cloves garlic
3/4 cup pistachios (or substitute pine nuts or sunflower seeds)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (reserve a couple pinches for garnish)
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Chives, cut into small batons
Kosher salt
Pasta of choice
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Once boiling, add the garlic cloves and blanch for 6 minutes or until tender. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon.
Cook your pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a blender or food processor, combine the blanched garlic, Farm Crunch, sunflower shoots, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce into a sauté pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the parmesan, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Mix well.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Adjust with more salt or pasta water as needed until the sauce evenly coats the noodles.
Serve topped with the reserved parmesan and chopped chives.
Tip: Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-grated, so if you have the option, grate your own.
Make It Your Own
This recipe is a great base for whatever’s in your fridge or Area 2 Farms’ harvest delivery. Try these add-ons:
Sweet corn, chopped green beans, or fresh peas
Half a ball of burrata right on top
A spoonful of nutritional yeast for extra cheesy flavor
A finishing sprinkle of microgreens
Area 2 Farms for Locals
Your food should be equally accessible and nutritious. Which is where we come in. We’re Area 2 Farms, we grow organic produce, deliver it to your door weekly, and operate all within 10 miles of you.
