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Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese are:

* 1 cup dried orecchiette pasta
* 2 cups Mediterranean-style mixed salad greens
* 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
* 1 tablespoon goat cheese, crumbled
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
* Pinch salt
* Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese:

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.In medium bowl, mix the salad greens with the sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and Parmesan. Top with warm pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and wilt the greens. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, or to taste. Garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired, and serve. Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WILDONESMOM.

The nutritional information for Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 291.1

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 10.5 mg
• Sodium: 274.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 13.0 g