MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Pasta With Andouille Sausage, Beans & Greens Categories: Pasta, Pork, Beans, Greens, Herbs Yield: 5 servings Salt & black pepper 1 lb Rigatoni 2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil; plus - more for drizzling 12 oz Andouille sausage; diced 1 Shallot; minced 2 cl Garlic; minced 1 bn Collard greens; stemmed, - leaves coarse chopped 1 tb Fresh thyme leaves 15 oz Can cannellini beans; - drained, rinsed 1 c Fresh tomato; diced 1/4 c Flat-leaf parsley; chopped 1/4 c Chives; thin sliced 1 Lemon; zested, cut in wedges - to serve 1/4 c Parmesan; grated, to serve Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to the package's Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add collard greens and toss to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, cannellini beans and tomatoes and toss to warm through. Season again with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Return pasta to the empty pot and set over medium-low. Add the sausage mixture and toss to combine, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley, chives, lemon zest and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges. Recipe by Vallery Lomas RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM