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Fettuccini with Winter Greens and Poached Egg

Fettuccini with Winter Greens and Poached Egg is an easy, pantry dinner recipe that take under 15 minutes and perfect if you're on a budget.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces egg fettuccini
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small red onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (leaves stripped from stem)
  • 4 ounces 4 cups chopped winter greens, such as chard, escarole, spinach or kale
  • 2 large eggs
  • fresh shaved Parmesan (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, to poach the eggs fill a large deep skillet with about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Crack the eggs into individual bowls. Gently slide eggs one at a time into the simmering water. Using a spoon, gently nudge the egg whites toward center of yolk. Cook for 2-3 minutes for a semi-soft yolk or 3-4 minutes for a firmer-set yolk. With a slotted spoon or spatula, remove eggs one at a time and drain on paper towels.
  3. While the pasta and eggs cook, in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, red onion, season with 1/8th tsp salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the greens and 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the greens turn bright green and are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer the pasta to two individual bowls, about 1 1/2 cups each. Top with the egg and serve with grated cheese and fresh cracked pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups + egg Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 365mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups + egg
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 365mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.