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Boston Lettuce and Fettuccine

Jun 3, 2014 · 32 Comments

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When company drops in and you don’t know what to cook, look in the refrige, think, combine the flavors in your head and well, this might be what you come up with…fettuccine tossed with warmed greens.
 
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Boston Lettuce and Fettuccine

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 heads of Boston lettuce – cleaned and torn
  • 4–5 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 3 vine ripe tomatoes – diced
  • 15 oz. can of black beans – drained
  • 1 onion – sliced
  • 9 oz. can of black olive – drained and chopped
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbs. butter
  • Grated Romano cheese
  • 3–4 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. of fettuccine – prepare as directed

Instructions

  1. Wash and rip the lettuce and place in a colander to drain.
  2. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with two tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Add the sliced onion and sauté until slightly golden.
  4. Add the garlic and tomatoes and sauté on a medium-low heat. When the garlic is fragrant and the tomatoes soften add the lettuce and butter and continue to sauté on a low heat.
  5. When the lettuce is wilted; add the olives, drained beans and seasonings and turn the heat to low, while preparing the fettuccine.
  6. Place two tablespoons of olive oil at the bottom of the serving bowl and add the fettuccine and toss; top with the cooked lettuce, grating cheese and dashes of red pepper flakes; toss and serve.

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  1. Sandee says

    03/06/2014 at 4:41 pm

    I’m sure that anything you put on/in fettuccine is more than good and this sounds like a wonderful combination. You know how I love pasta.

    Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs and many blessings. 🙂

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  2. Miss Messy says

    03/06/2014 at 6:23 pm

    This looks super 🙂 I love fettucine.

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  3. tigerfish says

    03/06/2014 at 6:25 pm

    I am cooking something similar in just a few minutes…for lunch! But I am trying the one-pot method.

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  4. Angie Schneider says

    03/06/2014 at 6:43 pm

    This looks like a great comfort meal, Catherine.
    Ciao,
    Angie

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  5. Silvia Brisigotti says

    03/06/2014 at 7:03 pm

    Really tasty and fresh!! I like it!
    Kisses!!

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  6. June says

    03/06/2014 at 7:23 pm

    What a great idea! I love fettucine pasta, I’ll have to try this preparation soon. 🙂

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  7. Chiara Giglio says

    03/06/2014 at 8:53 pm

    pasta is always the best choice ! Have a nice day, blessings…

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  8. Cakelaw says

    03/06/2014 at 9:50 pm

    What a great idea to create a lovely meal like this from what you have – kudos.

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  9. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    03/06/2014 at 9:52 pm

    Oh this sounds good. Thansk tons for linking to Inspire Me.

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  10. Chatty Crone says

    03/06/2014 at 11:32 pm

    I have to be honest – I never thought about wilting lettuce – although I know that you can with spinach. That looks delish!

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  11. Dottie says

    04/06/2014 at 12:00 am

    Dear Catherine, I know I am coming over for dinner, if that is what you are going to come up with. Fantastic! It brings back many happy memories of my Nanni. I would go over to her house unexpected to visit and she would just put some of this and add that, and before you know it, we had the most fabulous meal. I love Boston lettuce, it is softer and lighter than regular lettuce. I must say I have never cooked it, salads yes, but never cooked the lettuce, now I will be inspired to try this. Looks very inviting. Thanks for sharing your creative meal. Blessings as always dear friend. Dottie 🙂

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  12. Reeni Pisano says

    04/06/2014 at 1:03 am

    Very unique and delicious Catherine! I do the same thing with pasta sometimes – I call it “kitchen sink” pasta. I bet your company loved it! xoxo

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  13. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    04/06/2014 at 2:29 am

    I would never have come up with this combination, Catherine, but it sounds and looks so good, I’ve already pinned it!

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  14. Dawn Yucuis says

    04/06/2014 at 2:50 am

    Catherine, this sounds delicious. Perfect dish for when you have company drops in.

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  15. Shey W. says

    04/06/2014 at 3:41 am

    This looks delicious and a fancy meal to serve to your visitor. They sure go home with a full stomach. You have to be a great cook to quickly and easily cook a delicious dish like this one.

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  16. Natalia says

    04/06/2014 at 5:23 am

    Ciao Caterina, che piatto delizioso! Io le fettuccine le adoro!! Baci!

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  17. Federica says

    04/06/2014 at 5:35 am

    What tasty pasta dish. I never thought to use the lettuce for the seasoning. Thanks for the suggestion dear, have a great day :*

    seasoning

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  18. Elisa Ciarlantini says

    04/06/2014 at 7:38 am

    Very good recipe. Have a nice day 🙂

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  19. manu says

    04/06/2014 at 9:35 am

    Catherine, looks delicious!
    Thanks for sharing

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  20. Medeja says

    04/06/2014 at 10:38 am

    Oh this reminds me I have had pasta for a long time.. 🙂

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  21. briarrose says

    04/06/2014 at 1:51 pm

    Something company could help but love. 😉 Great job.

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  22. papel1 says

    04/06/2014 at 2:44 pm

    Catherine, that dish looks very tasty. I love olives so that is a nice addition.
    Judy

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  23. Annie says

    04/06/2014 at 3:02 pm

    Looks yummy! Mixing up pasta with whatever I have in the fridge was something I used to do when I was living by myself…never thought of serving to anyone, because my dish never looked as good as yours!!

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  24. Vrinda says

    04/06/2014 at 5:18 pm

    Nice garlicky pasta..Gr8 preparation

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  25. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart says

    04/06/2014 at 6:12 pm

    I think I have all of the ingredients on hand right now! Oh, Catherine, this looks delicious and so nice to have a recipe for the very purpose of preparing a lovely meal at a moments notice. Thank you for sharing!

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  26. Adita Donaire says

    04/06/2014 at 10:15 pm

    Catherine, un plato muy sano y completo, me encanta besos

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  27. Shari Eckstrom says

    04/06/2014 at 11:07 pm

    What a great idea, love the fresh ingredients! Thanks for stopping by and linking up at the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! We are so glad you came! Blessings, Shari @ http://www.PureGraceFarms.com

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  28. Juliana says

    05/06/2014 at 2:53 am

    Nice and healthy pasta dish Catherine…I love it!
    Enjoy the rest of your week 😀

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  29. Elzbieta Hester says

    05/06/2014 at 4:33 am

    Great meal! It’s a pasta and it’s a salad, but it’s not a pasta salad 🙂

    ela h.
    Gray Apron

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  30. Linda Starr says

    05/06/2014 at 7:29 am

    I never would have thought of combining lettuce and pasta, sounds delicious, now I need to wrack my brain and try to remember what Boston lettuce is. Ha. oh I see it is similar to butter lettuce.

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  31. Marco F. says

    05/06/2014 at 10:20 am

    I love pasta, this is really tasty! Have a nice day,blessings…

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  32. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    05/06/2014 at 12:15 pm

    I’m sure your guests were pleased with the dish you prepared…nice creation.

    Reply

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