Spicy Portuguese Bowl

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  collard greens
• 1⁄2 lb  chorizo sausages or 1⁄2 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
• 1⁄4 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.