Fettuccini With Greens and Caramelized Onions

dicentra's Note:

From 1001 Low Fat Vegetarian Recipes. Serve with some fried/baked tofu on the side.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 onions , sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 cups greens (kale, mustard or chard)
• 2 cups endive or 2 cups spinach
• salt and pepper
• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta , cooked, warm

Directions:

1. Cook onions in oil over medium heat in a large skillet 5 minutes; reduce heat to low and stir in sugar.
2. Cook until onions are golden in color and very soft, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir in broth and water; heat to boiling.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until broth is reduced by about 1/3; 10 minutes.
5. Add greens; simmer, covered, until greens are wilted, 5-7 minutes.
6. Simmer, uncovered until broth is almost absorbed, 5 minutes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon over pasta and serve.