**Embark on a Culinary Journey with Linguine, Collard Greens, and Bacon: A Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our curated collection of linguine recipes, each featuring the harmonious blend of tender linguine, earthy collard greens, and savory bacon. From the classic combination of garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes to the richness of a creamy sauce, these recipes offer a range of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, our linguine recipes are sure to impress. Discover the perfect balance of textures and flavors as you explore this versatile pasta dish, complemented by the rustic charm of collard greens and the smoky, salty notes of bacon. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
SPAGHETTI WITH SAUTEED COLLARDS AND BACON
Our Chopped Dinner Challenge this week was to use collard greens - fast! We decided to do a quick saute and pair them with pasta to make them the star of this dish. Chopped Basket Ingredient: Collard Greens
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Add the oil to the fat in the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir in the garlic and cook until very fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the collards, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, turning with tongs, until the collards are tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water, and then drain the pasta.
- Toss the spaghetti with the collards and some of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Crumble the reserved bacon over the spaghetti and serve sprinkled with the red pepper flakes.
LINGUINE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND BACON
Categories Leafy Green Pasta Pork Side Thanksgiving Bacon Pine Nut Fall Gourmet Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat from pot. Add pine nuts to pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
- Add shallots to pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add oil and half of collard greens and cook, stirring, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add remaining greens and salt and continue to cook, stirring, until greens are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more. Add water and cover pot, then simmer greens, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
- While collard greens are simmering, cook linguine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain linguine in a colander. Add drained linguine and tomatoes to pot with greens and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Season pasta with salt and pepper and serve topped with bacon, pine nuts, and cheese shavings.
COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON
Good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. These are so hearty and satisfying, even those who say "I don't like greens" will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting". You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way too. Enjoy!
Provided by MA McBridges
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 304.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
PASTA WITH COLLARD GREENS AND ONIONS
Slow cooking sweetens the collards in this satisfying pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the collard greens. Blanch for 2 minutes, then using a slotted spoon or a skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water and drain. Squeeze out excess water and cut crosswise into thin ribbons.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large lidded frying pan and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt, the red pepper flakes and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, and add the collard greens and salt and pepper to taste. When the greens begin to sizzle, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and continue to simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the greens are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Bring the water in the pot back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package.
- Before draining the pasta, ladle 1/2 cup of the cooking water from the pot into the frying pan with the collard greens and onions. Drain the pasta and toss with the greens. Serve, topping each serving with Parmesan to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 383, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
FUSILLI WITH COLLARDS, BACON, AND GARLIC
Categories Garlic Onion Pasta Quick & Easy Bacon Winter Collard Greens Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling water boil the collards for 10 minutes, drain them in a colander set over a large bowl, and return the cooking liquid to the kettle. In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is just browned and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Pour off the fat from the skillet and in the skillet cook the garlic, the onion, and the red pepper flakes in half the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened and the garlic is golden brown. Bring the cooking liquid to a boil, in it boil the fusilli until it is al dente, and drain the fusilli well. To the skillet add the collards, the bacon, the fusilli, the remaining oil, and the vinegar and toss the mixture well. Season the fusilli with salt and pepper, divide among 4 bowls, and sprinkle each serving with some of the Parmesan.
Tips:
- Use fresh collard greens for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh collard greens, you can use frozen collard greens, but be sure to thaw them thoroughly before using.
- To remove the tough stems from the collard greens, hold the leaf in one hand and use the other hand to grasp the stem near the base. Pull the stem down and away from the leaf, then discard the stem.
- Rinse the collard greens thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or grit.
- Be sure to cook the collard greens until they are tender, but not mushy. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- If you don't have bacon, you can use pancetta or even diced ham as a substitute.
- Serve the linguine with collard greens and bacon immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This linguine with collard greens and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The collard greens are tender and flavorful, the bacon adds a smoky flavor, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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