FETTUCINE TUTTO GIARDINO

FETTUCINE TUTTO GIARDINO image

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 slices bacon, cooked but not crisp
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 scallions, including green tops
2 small carrots
2 garlic cloves
2 radishes
1 red onion
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 cups shredded cabbage (3/4 lb)
1/2 lb. zucchini, diced
2 small green peppers, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup chopped proscuitto
6 tbsp butter
1 lb. spinach noodles

Steps:

In a kettle saute 2 slices bacon, diced until nearly done, not crisp. Add olive oil, parsley, scallions, carrot, 2 garlic cloves (minced), radishes, onion and basil. Simmer mixture, covered for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked and tender. Add zucchini, green pepper, chicken broth, wine and season to taste. Simmer mixture covered for 15 minutes or so until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended. Cook spinach noodles in water. Drain noodles and toss with butter. Add parmesan and proscuitto and toss the mixture. Combine noodles with vegetable mixture and serve with additional cheese