Pasta with Green Herbs, Greens and Garlic from My Garden
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Author Notes: My garden this past year was not like previous years - only 3 zucchini, the rabbits took the green beans and the tomatoes were small (but tasty!). The collards, basil, parsley, green onions and oregano were extremely prolific however, so I combined them with some pasta for a really earthy dish. I like the bitterness of the collards in this but I think kale would be excellent also. - inpatskitchen
Serves 3 to 4
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 3/4 cups sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 cups chopped collard greens
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup minced parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves
- 8 ounces long pasta like fettucine cooked in chicken broth with about 1 cup of the broth reserved
- Salt and pepper for re-seasoning
- Grated Parmesan for garnishing
- In a large saute pan, saute the garlic and green onions over medium heat for a minute or two until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the wine and the 1/2 cup of chicken broth and then start adding the collards a handful at a time until they wilt. Simmer them for about 20 minutes until the liquid is almost gone.
- Add the salt and pepper, stir in the cooked pasta and while still on the heat stir in the parsley, basil and oregano.
- Stir in some of the reserved broth until you get your desired consistency for the sauce. Re-season with salt and pepper, pour into a serving bowl and garnish with as much grated Parmesan as you like.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Alliums
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Greens
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over 1 year ago whmcdevitt
DELICIOUS...i used the same amount of greens and herbs but used a whole
lb. of fettucine and it was fine.
over 1 year ago inpatskitchen
I'm so glad you enjoyed this...I just love pasta with all kinds of greens (especially when I grow them myself!) Thanks!
almost 2 years ago lapadia
Can't go wrong with pasta, fresh garden greens and cheese! BTW - we keep a very tall fence around our garden to keep bunnies, deer and other critters from feasting to their heart's desire!
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks lapadia! Unfortunately the fence doesn't always work....
almost 2 years ago student epicure
oh, yum! i want a big bowlful right now!
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks!..Eating greens like this is super yummy!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Gee, hard to believe 3 zucchini. They're usually plentiful as, well, rabbits. Love this.
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
We moved the zucchini this year...I think that was the problem.....should have tried harder at moving the rabbits (LOL)! Thanks
almost 2 years ago GiGi26
This looks great and sounds as you said "Earthy"! Yummy!
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thank you!! If I could only have a garden big enough for more of the same I'd be a happy camper!
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thank you sdebrango...I kept looking at all those collards and green herbs in the garden and knew I needed to combine them!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Love this, I really like the bitter greens with the pasta. Delicious!