Fettuccine With Mixed Greens
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

---SEASONING MIX---
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
7/8 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
5/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne
---CREAMY MIXTURE---
6 ounces nonfat cottage cheese
1 can evaporated skim milk -- (2 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons flour -- all-purpose
1 1/2 cups onions -- chopped
1/2 cup celery -- chopped
1/2 cup apple juice
1 pint mushroom -- chopped
1 pint mustard greens -- chopped
1 pint collard greens -- chopped
1 pint chard -- chopped
1 3/4 cups vegetable stock -- condensed
1 1/2 cups fettuccine -- cooked
 

Preparation:

Combine the seasoning mixture in a small bowl. Place the creamy mixture ingredients in a blender and puree until smoothe and creamy; set aside. Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot over high heat to 350F, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and cook, checking the bottom of the pot occasionally for sticking, until the vegetables start to turn brown, about 8 minutes. Add the apple juice, clear the bottom of the pot of any brown b its, then add the mushrooms and the remaining seasoning mix. Stir and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add all the greens and 3 cups of the stock, stir and cook for 6 minutes. Add the pureed creamy mixture and stir well. CAUTION; Dishes using these creamy mixtures and "break" or curdle easioy if they are brought to a full boil. Therefore, bring the mixture just to a gently boil, stir immediately, then reduce the heat to low a nd simmer, stirring occadionally, for 10 minutes. add the remaining 1/2 cup stock, tir, and add the fetuccine. Stir and cook until the pasta is heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes.