Collard Greens Pasta

By: Inspired by cookieandkate.com. Prepared by Abby Olmstead, UTMB Diet Intern, April 2020
Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 25 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings2
Ingredients
3 large collard green leaves 2 teaspoons of garlic 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
Directions

  1. Rinse the collard green leaves 
  2. Place a leaf on a cutting board and remove the stem  
  3. Roll the sheet into a cylinder and cut it thinly into ribbons (see video below)  
  4. Over medium heat, cook the oil and garlic until the garlic is golden.  
  5. Add collard green leaves, salt, and pepper and cook until completely wilted, about 4 minutes. 
  6. In a saucepan, bring the salted water to a boil and add about ⅓ pack of whole wheat pasta for about 10 minutes.  
  7. Drain the pasta and add the collard green leaves, stir to mix  
  8. Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
  9. *Note, any kind of oil or pasta can be substituted

Photo by Angin Akyurt