RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Penne With Seasonal Greens

Pasta recipes are versatile and can quickly feed a crowd when increased accordingly. Another benefit to pasta is it often is a safe bet when hosting a dinner party that includes people who follow vegan or vegetarian lifestyles. Furthermore, with the abundance of "alternative" pastas available, even individuals who must go gluten-free can indulge without worry.

Fresh greens paired with pasta deliver an abundance of nutrients to the meal. This recipe for "Penne With Seasonal Greens" from "The Contented Vegan" (Head of Zeus) by Peggy Brusseau includes a variety of seasonal greens, but they can be...