Fettuccine with Mustard Greens and Mushrooms
- 10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little more as necessary, divided
- 6 cups roughly chopped fresh mushrooms such as shiitake or morel
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 4 cups double-strength chicken broth or 4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth boiled until reduced by half
- 6 cups packed roughly chopped mustard greens, green chard, or spinach
- 1 1/2 pound dried fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- About 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1.
- Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the mushrooms and do not move them until they begin to brown, about 1 minute.
- Then saute until brown all over, about 5 minutes.
- Add another tablespoon olive oil if the pan is too dry.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 2.
- Add the garlic and cook quickly until light brown.
- Add the thyme, fennel seeds, and stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the greens, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
- 3.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Drain, refresh quickly under cool running water, and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 4.
- Stir the butter into the greens and add the pasta and parsley.
- Toss to heat through and add half of the Parmesan.
- Toss well again and pour onto a heated serving platter.
- Dust with the other half of Parmesan and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, fresh mushrooms, salt, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, chicken broth, mustard greens, fettuccine, unsalted butter, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fettuccine-with-mustard-greens-and-mushrooms-recipe.html (may not work)