Tuscan Oven Grains and Greens Recipe

Name: Tuscan Oven Grains and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 4 ounces fresh spinach, coarsely shredded; 4 ounces escarole, coarsely shredded; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 4 ounces medium-sized shell-shaped pasta, uncooked; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup dried quick-cooking barley; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving), optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 ounces fresh spinach, coarsely shredded
4 ounces escarole, coarsely shredded
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 ounces medium-sized shell-shaped pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup dried quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving), optional

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Place oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausage and cook, breaking up clumps, until no longer pink.
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Add spinach, escarole and garlic.
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Cook, stirring, until greens are wilted, 2 to 3 minutes; reserve.
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Place the broth and oregano in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil; reserve.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Place pasta in the bottom of a 10- to 12-cup covered casserole.
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Spoon reserved sausage and greens over pasta.
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Scatter rice and barley over greens.
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Stir in reserved broth; bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat, cover and bake until pasta and grains are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven, add parsley and stir well.
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Serve immediately with cheese, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 4 ounces fresh spinach, coarsely shredded, 4 ounces escarole, coarsely shredded, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Oven Grains and Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuscan Oven Grains and Greens

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