PASTA WITH COLLARD GREENS RECIPES

Highly seasoned Andouille sausage makes this pasta extra-zippy, while white beans and collard greens give it a rustic flair. They are not ingredients typically used in pasta, but this dish may become part of your regular rotation once you try it. This one-dish dinner is perfect for cold, cozy nights when you want something hearty to stick to your bones, but it will satisfy any time. Swirling in lemon juice and olive oil just before serving adds freshness and ties all of the flavors together.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Total Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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A hearty, comforting soup in two steps? It's possible! Just grab your slow cooker. Made with sausage, collard greens, leeks, and pasta, this easy soup is a little bit Southern and a little bit Italian, although there's also plenty of room to customize. You can use any type of sausage here, spicy, smoked, or mild, pork or chicken. Instead of collards, you can also use kale, turnip greens, or other winter greens. The long cook time will break down the greens and make them soft and tender, so it's important to choose hearty greens that can stand up to a long cook time, not delicate greens like spinach. Simply remove the sausage from its casing and brown it in a pan with the leeks before adding to the slow cooker. Simmer with the stock and greens until the broth is rich and fragrant and the greens are tender. Just before serving, stir in the cooked pasta and a little heavy cream for richness. Served with some good toasted bread and a glass of red wine, this is comfort food at its simplest and most warming.

Provided by Southern Living

Categories     Stew

Total Time 4 hours 21 minutes

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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