Pasta with Leeks And Greens
Categories: Low fat | Main dishes | Pasta | Vegetables | VegetarianServes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil; To 4
- -Tbsp
- 3 Leeks; *Note
- 3 Cloves Garlic; Peel, Mince
- 2 lb Mixed Greens; **Note
- 1 lb Pasta
- Salt And Pepper; To Taste
- Grated Parmesan Cheese; To
- -Taste
Instructions:
Regular-size kale and collards are too tough for this recipe.
*NOTE: white and light green part, washed and thinly sliced
**NOTE: such as chard, Arugula, spinach, or beet greens, washed, stemmed,
and coarsely chopped
In a large skillet or stockpot, heat 3 Tbsp of the oil over med heat. Add
leeks and saute until very soft, about 10 min. Add minced garlic and saute
for 1 more min. Do not brown the garlic.
Add chopped greens and continue cooking for 5 - 8 min, until greens are
soft and tender. Set aside.
Cook pasta with salt according to package instructions (or make your own
fresh). Drain and toss with greens. Moisten mixture with the additional
tablespoon of olive oil (or substitute stock). Season to taste with salt,
pepper, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe by: Greens Glorious Greens!, Albi & Walthers
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Reggie Dwork
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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