Are you ready to make a delicious and healthy pasta dish for under $20? Watch LHC Jane Monzures and Chef Sarah Gruenberg as they create there own. Then, try it out yourself!
Chef Sarah Grueneberg of Spiaggia may have been born in Texas but her inspiration comes from Italy. As a participant in Top Chef season 9, Sarah used both her southern cooking roots and love for Italian food to make it to the finals. She shares one of her creative dishes with Jane during our “Healthy Bites” challenge.
Tagliatelle with Tuscan Kale and Goat Cheese
The Recipe:
1 pound fresh whole wheat tagliatelle
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups of fresh kale, blanched and chopped
½ cup fresh herbed goat cheese
1 Italian finger pepper, sliced thin
2 leeks, white part only, sliced thin
½ cup white wine
1 bunch basil, leaves removed
2 tbsp toasted almonds, chopped
1 lemon, whole
The Method:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the tagliatelle to the pot, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente.
3. Also, while the pasta is cooking, take ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and place it in a bowl and set aside
4. In a large sauté pan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and sweat for 5 minutes.
5. Add finger pepper and kale, cook for 2 minutes, then add white wine.
6. Add cooked pasta and a touch of the pasta water. Remove from heat, then add goat cheese, mix well and season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss basil leaves at the end.
To find out more about Chef Sarah and Spiaggia, you can check out their website or call 312.280.2750.
Spiaggia is located at 980 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611
The Challenge:
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Healthy Bites is sponsored by Treasure Island Foods.
