Fettuccini with Winter Greens and Poached Egg

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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.

15 min Serves 2 Medium Italian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz egg fettuccini
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small red onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 sprig Fresh thyme (leaves stripped from stem)
  • 4 oz 4 cups (960ml) chopped winter greens, such as chard, escarole, spinach or kale
  • 2 large eggs
  • fresh shaved Parmesan (optional for serving)

Preparation

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Cooking

  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  3. Drain, reserving 1 cup (240ml) of the cooking water.
  4. Meanwhile, to poach the eggs fill a large deep skillet with about 1 1/2 to 2-inch (5cm) of water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Crack the eggs into individual bowls.
  6. Gently slide eggs one at a time into the simmering water.
  7. Using a spoon, gently nudge the egg whites toward center of yolk.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes for a semi-soft yolk or 3-4 minutes for a firmer-set yolk.
  9. With a slotted spoon or spatula, remove eggs one at a time and drain on paper towels.
  10. 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.
  11. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  12. Add the greens and 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water.
  13. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the greens turn bright green and are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  14. Stir in the pasta and cook until heated through, 1 minute.
  15. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  16. Transfer the pasta to two individual bowls, about 1 1/2 cups each.
  17. Top with the egg and serve with grated cheese and fresh cracked pepper, if desired.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Lunch
Tags comfort-food, pasta, quick