Nutty Wilted Lettuce Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pasta shells
1/4 cup almonds, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large scallions, chopped
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 dash red pepper sauce (or to taste)
3 cups mixed baby greens

Preparation

In a pot of very salty water, set pasta to boil.
Toast almonds in a low oven (about 200F), and keep a close eye on them.
Heat olive oil to shimmering, then add scallions and garlic; cook until translucent.
Reduce heat and add lettuce, cooking until beginning to wilt.
Add pasta and a spoonful or two of the salty water, along with red pepper sauce.
Add parmesean cheese, and stir. Liquids should begin to form a thin sauce.
Reduce until lettuce is thoroughly wilted and sauce has thickened up. Add a little hot pasta water if it's too thick.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds and freshly ground black pepper and enjoy with a slice of thick, crusty bread.