Pasta with Garlicky Spinach and Buttered Pistachios

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 12-ounces mezze rigatoni or other short pasta
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ½ cup roasted salted pistachios, almonds or hazelnuts, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. capers, drained
  • 12-ounces spinach, stems trimmed to 1-inch length, trimmed and chopped 
  • Parmesan, grated, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • After pasta has been cooking for about 2 minutes, melt the butter, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
  • Add the pistachios, garlic and capers; cook, stirring to keep the garlic from scorching, until fragrant; about 1 minute.
  • Add spinach to skillet one handful at a time; season with salt; cook, tossing, until wilted; about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Season with salt and pepper; cook over medium-high, tossing, until liquid reduces and coats the pasta; 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan.
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