Best 11 Linguine With Collard Greens And Bacon Recipes

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Linguine with collard greens and bacon is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of the smoky bacon, the slightly bitter collard greens, and the tender linguine creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and unique. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, as collard greens are packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

LINGUINE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND BACON



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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

10 bacon slices (1/2 lb), chopped
3/4 cup pine nuts (1/4 lb)
1/4 lb shallots, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lb collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 lb dried linguine
1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, made with a vegetable peeler from a 6-to 8-oz wedge

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.

CREAMY COLLARD GREENS AND BACON



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
4 ounces smoky bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
8 pounds collard greens, stems and tough inner ribs discarded
2 large onions, chopped
3/4 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced sage leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Butter, for greasing dish
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, add the water and bacon and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the collard greens by handfuls, stirring until each batch is wilted before adding more. Bring to a boil and add the onions. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the collards are very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then squeeze the water out of the collards until almost dry. Place collards on a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the dry bread crumbs with the Parmesan, minced parsley, sage, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Pulse until just blended.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously butter a shallow 4-quart casserole. In a large bowl, mix the collards with the cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the eggs until blended and spread the collards into the prepared casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan crumbs over the collards. Return to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes longer, or until the crumb topping is golden. Preheat the broiler and broil the collards 10 inches from the heat until the bread crumb topping is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot. Tastes great with fried chicken.

SPAGHETTI WITH SAUTEED COLLARDS AND BACON



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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

6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large bunch collard greens, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
3/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

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.

FUSILLI WITH COLLARDS, BACON, AND GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Winter     Collard Greens     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound collards, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and chopped coarse
1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 large onion, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 pound fusilli (spiral-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
freshly grated Parmesan as an accompaniment

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.

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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I've never made collard greens before, but found this recipe online and gave it a try. My whole family loved them. They were great! UPDATE: I just made them without bacon since I didn't have any and just added a smoky hot sauce and they were still good. Some sort of fat just makes them extra good though.

Provided by KristiJoy

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 lbs collard greens, stems removed, sliced into 3-inch-wide strips (can substitute kale or chard)
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until it just begins to brown around the edges, stirring occasionally. Don't overcook the bacon. It should be barely brown around the edges and still somewhat raw-looking in the middle.
  • Add the garlic, salt, pepper, syrup and hot sauce. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about a minute. Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the collard greens and the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Reduce the temp to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens have wilted and have lost their brightness. Season to taste with additional vinegar and hot sauce. Serve with some of the pan juices from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.8

TURNIP, MUSTARD, AND COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Turnip, mustard, and collard greens, adapted from one of my favorite recipes.

Provided by Michael Todryk

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, sliced
¾ pound turnip greens, chopped
¾ pound collard greens, chopped
¾ pound mustard greens, chopped
2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
½ cup water, or as needed
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Saute bacon in a large stockpot over high heat for 5 minutes. Add onions and saute, stirring often, until transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add turnip, collard, and mustard greens, then pour in chicken broth. Add water, if needed, to cover. Stir in sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1608.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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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

½ pound bacon ends and pieces
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

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

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Stewing the collard greens a few hours ahead of time allows their flavor to deepen.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches collard greens, stemmed
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock

Steps:

  • Working in batches, stack greens; cutcrosswise into 2-inch-thick strips. Gatherstrips; cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces.Transfer to a large bowl of cold water;swish to remove grit. Transfer greens toa colander using a slotted spoon; letdrain. Repeat until greens are free of grit.
  • Heat oil in a very large skillet overmedium-high heat. Add onion andbacon; cook until onions are translucent,about 4 minutes. Add greens; cook, stirring,until greens begin to wilt and arereduced in volume.
  • Raise heat to high; add vinegar. Cook,scraping up brown bits from bottom ofskillet, until vinegar has evaporated,about 1 minute.
  • Add stock; reduce heat. Simmer, covered,until greens are just tender, 12 to 14minutes. If making ahead, refrigerate,covered; reheat over low heat.

PASTA WITH COLLARD GREENS AND ONIONS



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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

1 bunch collard greens, stemmed and washed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, preferably a red onion, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced, or 1/2 head green garlic, stalks and papery shells removed, sliced
Freshly ground pepper
8 to 12 ounces pasta, any shape
1/2 cup cooking water from the pasta
1 to 2 ounces Parmesan (to taste)

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

PASTA WITH WILTED GREENS, BACON AND FRIED EGG



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The success of this delectably simple weeknight pasta relies on two things: the quality of the bacon, and the sheer amount of freshly ground pepper. The bacon must have ample fat to render out (this is where the sauciness comes from) as well as a hearty, smoky flavor. As for the black pepper, more is more; getting enough of that subtle, floral spiciness will require more than a few turns from the grinder. And yes, there's an egg on top.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces rigatoni or mezzi rigatoni
Kosher salt
8 ounces high-quality bacon, coarsely chopped
4 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bunch kale or collard greens, thick stems removed, leaves torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it's just al dente. (It should still have quite a bite to it; you'll finish cooking it in the skillet.) Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it has rendered all its fat and the pieces are crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl, leaving the fat behind in the skillet; set bacon aside.
  • Return the skillet with the bacon fat to medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fry the eggs, using a spoon to encourage the bacon fat to come up around the whites and cause them to puff slightly. Cook the eggs until the whites are just set and crisped around the edges and the yolk is still bright yellow and runny, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, transfer eggs to another paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat behind; set eggs aside.
  • Return the skillet with the bacon fat to medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it's softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add kale by the handful, letting it wilt between additions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the kale is totally wilted and softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom. Season with salt and plenty of fresh ground pepper. Continue to cook at medium heat, tossing the pasta occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1/2 cup pasta water and continue to cook, tossing to encourage the starches to release, until you've got a thick, glossy sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes. (The pasta should also be completely tender at this point.) Add 1/4 cup grated cheese and more freshly ground pepper; toss to coat.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and crumble crispy bacon over. Top with additional cheese and a fried egg. Make sure to break the yolk before eating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 663, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 551 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND BACON



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Make and share this Linguine With Collard Greens and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 55m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon, chopped
3/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup finely chopped shallot
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 lb dried linguine
1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shavings made with a vegetable peeler

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133.4, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 1030, Carbohydrate 117.3, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 41.7

Tips:

  • Choose fresh collard greens: Look for collard greens with deep green leaves and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so be sure to wash them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens: The stems of collard greens are tough and fibrous, so it's best to remove them before cooking.
  • Slice the collard greens thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large pot to cook the collard greens: Collard greens will wilt down a lot as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot.
  • Season the collard greens with salt and pepper: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for collard greens.
  • Add other ingredients to the collard greens: You can add other ingredients to the collard greens, such as bacon, sausage, or onions.
  • Cook the collard greens until they are tender: Collard greens should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a little bit of crunch.

Conclusion:

Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This recipe for linguine with collard greens and bacon is a great way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. The collard greens are cooked with bacon, onions, and garlic, and then tossed with linguine pasta and Parmesan cheese. This dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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