Radishes with Pasta and Radish Greens

Recipe for Category Quick Meals for Busy People

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Ingredients

`12 Radishes, sliced (about 1 cups) with green tops
1 Tbs Olive oil
½ medium Onion, chopped
6-oz package short pasta such as penne or shells, cooked
¼ C cooking water reserved from pasta
¼ C freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Separate the greens from the radishes. Wash greens in several changes of cool water. Drain or spin dry in a salad spinner. Wash and trim radishes. Thinly slice radishes. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add onions and cook just until they begin to soften. Add radish slices and greens. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until greens wilt and radishes look almost translucent. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add drained pasta to skillet and toss. Add cooking liquid from pasta and stir. Sprinkle on the cheese and toss.

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