Spaghetti with Bok Choy, Poached Egg, and Romano Cheese

In this recipe, bok choy is sautéed like Swiss chard, then folded into pasta, Italian-style. For the best texture, choose larger bunches of bok choy, which will remain crisp-tender after cooking.

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In this recipe, bok choy is sautéed like Swiss chard, then folded into pasta, Italian-style. For the best texture, choose larger bunches of bok choy, which will remain crisp-tender after cooking.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 8 cups thinly sliced bok choy (about 1 lb.)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (5 tsp.)
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 lb. whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 2 oz. grated Romano cheese (1/2 cup)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes; sauté 8 minutes, or until vegetables turn golden. Stir in garlic, then broth. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and keep warm.

2. Bring skillet filled with 2 inches of water to a boil. Crack eggs into skillet; reduce heat to low, and poach 4 minutes.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Toss cooked pasta with bok choy mixture. Divide pasta among serving bowls, and top each serving with 1 poached egg, 2 Tbs. green onions, and 2 Tbs. Romano cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 395
  • Carbohydrate Content 50 g
  • Cholesterol Content 203 mg
  • Fat Content 14 g
  • Fiber Content 10 g
  • Protein Content 22 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 5 g
  • Sodium Content 492 mg
  • Sugar Content 5 g