Spicy Portuguese Bowl

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

From Cooking Light. Serving size: 2/3 c. pasta and 1 2/3 c. broth mixture. Per serving: 386 calories, 11.2 g fat, 19.4 g protein, 52.9 g carb, 6.7 g fiber, 23 mg cholesterol.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb collard greens
• ½ lb chorizo sausages or ½ lb spicy sausage , cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 6 garlic cloves , chopped
• 4 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans , drained and rinsed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine

Directions:

1. Remove and discard stems from collards; wash thoroughly and pat dry; cut crosswise into 1-inch strips.
2. Cook sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned; remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
3. Add onion and garlic to sausage drippings; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Add in collards, sausage, and broth; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, lower heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until collards are tender.
6. Add in beans and pepper; cook 10 minutes.
7. Distribute pasta into 6 large bowls; top with broth mixture.