Pasta with wilted greens, bacon, and a fried egg is a simple yet satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of salty bacon, wilted greens, and a runny fried egg creates a dish that is full of flavor and texture. This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover greens you may have in the fridge.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH WILTED GREENS, BACON AND FRIED EGG
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
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
BACON AND EGG PASTA
This recipe is also delicious served the next day fried until golden in a bit of olive oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, and cook until pasta is al dente, following manufacturer's instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet. Add garlic, and cook until it begins to sizzle. Remove garlic from the oil, and discard. Add bacon, and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain off most of the fat. Add wine or water, and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In large pasta bowl, combine eggs, cheese, parsley, and black pepper.
- Drain cooked pasta, and immediately add to egg mixture. Toss until well coated. Add bacon, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, sprinkled with red-pepper flakes and additional Parmesan.
FRIED EGG SANDWICH WITH CANADIAN BACON AND MUSTARD GREENS
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine horseradish ingredients together and season to taste with pepper.
- Trim mustard greens of any tough stems. Wash and dry. Roll leaves into a tight, long cylinder and cut across roll in 1/4-inch slices. Melt butter in a saute pan over high heat. Saute greens with salt and pepper just until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from pan and reserve.
- Lower heat and add bacon to pan. Cook bacon until heated through, about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble sandwiches: Toast 12 pieces of potato bread and spread 6 with Horseradish and Mustard and Mayonnaise. Cover the 6 coated pieces of toast with mustard greens, bacon, and thinly sliced tomatoes. Melt butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Fry eggs until yolks are just set, about 1 minute per side. Set each egg atop a plain piece of toast. Place egg covered piece on top of tomato to form a sandwich. Slice in half and serve with cole slaw, olives and French fries.
LINGUINE WITH FRIED EGGS AND GARLIC
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want something quick, savory and healthy for your family. Even when the cupboard is bare, there are usually a couple of eggs and some cloves of garlic to work with. -E. Gelesky, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until butter melts. Stir in garlic; cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add pepper flakes., Break two eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; slip into skillet on top of garlic and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low; cook until whites are completely set., Drain linguine; return to pan. Add cooked egg mixture; stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Keep warm. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and butter over medium heat. Break remaining eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; slip into skillet. Reduce heat to low; cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired., Serve pasta in individual bowls. Top with fried eggs, additional cheese for sprinkling and, if desired, parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 260mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
WILTED MUSTARD-GREEN PASTA
For variety, try adding black olives or roasted red peppers to this dish.
Yield Serves 4 as a main course or 6 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water to a boil for pasta.
- Remove and discard ribs from greens. Coarsely chop greens and finely chop garlic. Finely grate zest from lemons.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet cook zest and garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden and remove skillet from heat. Add greens to garlic mixture with salt and pepper to taste, tossing with tongs until greens are wilted. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander. Add hot pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water to greens and cook over moderately low heat, tossing until combined well. If mixture is too dry, stir in more pasta cooking water.
BEANS-AND-GREENS PASTA WITH FRIED EGGS
This recipe is sponsored by Target. Creamy chickpeas and silky spinach meet chickpea spaghetti and a lemony broth for a satisfying vegetarian meal that's also gluten-free. It gets even better: A topping of sunny-side-up eggs and crunchy Parmesan frico chips make it irresistible.
Provided by Justin Chapple
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan filled two-thirds full of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and the spaghetti. Cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions recommend.
- Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon four 1-tablepoon rounds of Parmesan into the skillet, leaving space between each. Cook until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Using a thin spatula, flip the rounds and cook until golden and the chips start to stiffen, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer the frico to a plate to cool and crisp. Do not wipe out the skillet.
- Drain the spaghetti in a colander and rinse under cool water to prevent sticking. Wipe out the saucepan the pasta was cooked in. Place over medium heat and add the oil. Add the onion, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and sprinkle with salt. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the broth to onion and garlic in the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the chickpeas and lemon zest and juice. Add the spinach, pasta and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Cook over medium heat, tossing gently, until the spinach is just wilted and the pasta is heated through; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the pasta among shallow bowls. Top each with a fried egg and a crumbled frico. Serve with more Parmesan.
WILTED GREENS OVER POTATOES
This recipe is representative of my Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. I remember not liking this dish as a child, but I've become fond of it over the years. -Bonnie Black, Sligo, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring greens and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, discarding drippings. , In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; stir in the milk, salt and remaining water until smooth. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the vinegar, greens and bacon; heat through. Serve over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BACON AND EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggs, bacon, medium onion, vegetable oil, rice, salt, black pepper, sugar, soy sauce, green onion
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat three eggs in an empty bowl and add a bit of salt until well-combined.
- Cut bacon into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces and finely dice the onion.
- Heat oil in either a wok or nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add beaten eggs. Gently scramble the eggs; when they are almost done, remove from wok and set aside.
- Add bacon to the wok and allow it to render down and become crisp. Once the bacon is done, take it out of the wok and set aside, along with the scrambled eggs.
- Add the diced onion to the wok and stir-fry until translucent. Then add the cooked rice, make sure the rice is fluffed and cooled, and stir-fry for 2 to 5 minutes. Use spatula to break up any clumps.
- Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir for another minute or so.
- Once there is steam coming off the rice and it is completely heated through, add scrambled eggs and cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle with green onion, as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BALSAMIC FRIED EGGS WITH WILTED GREENS (IN UNDER 10 MINUTES)
This recipe is sooo fast and easy and adds a very interesting flavour dimension to simple fried eggs! You can use dandelion greens, beet greens, escarole, or arugula. I personally love arugula. If you like onions, you can add some chopped onions to the pan with the garlic. This recipe is from chowhound.com.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add garlic and cook until it just starts to color, about 30 seconds.
- Add greens and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and divide greens between two serving plates.
- Wipe out the pan, return it to medium heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When oil shimmers, add eggs and fry until set, bubbly and brown on the edges, and the pan is almost dry, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully add balsamic vinegar and cook until vinegar is reduced and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Place two eggs on each mound of greens, evenly divide vinegar reduction, season with freshly ground black pepper, and serve with toasted bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 173, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 15
PASTA WITH FRIED EGGS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND BACON
Categories Egg Onion Pasta Fry Quick & Easy Bacon Spinach Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings; add 3 teaspoons oil and maintain heat. Add onions; sauté until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid in bowl. Return pasta to pot; add onions. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in large skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet; fry until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 4 minutes. Add spinach, cheese, eggs, and bacon to pasta; toss until egg whites are torn into shreds and spinach wilts. Add pasta cooking liquid to moisten. Season with salt and pepper; serve.
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
TURNIP GREENS WITH BACON
Coffee and balsamic vinegar give these turnip greens with bacon, a Southern favorite, a great depth and kick.
Provided by MitchJGray
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, covered, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place turnip greens into the skillet, a handful at a time if necessary, until wilted down, 5 to 7 minutes. Add coffee, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Taste the liquid and adjust seasonings if necessary. Reduce heat to low or medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Uncover and cook until liquid has reduced and greens are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 269.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPAGHETTI WITH FRIED EGGS
Here's a quick and delicious pasta dish to make when you have little time, and even less food in the house. All you need is a box of spaghetti, four eggs, olive oil and garlic (Parmesan is a delicious, but optional, addition).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 or 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Start the sauce in the next step, and start cooking the pasta when the water boils.
- Combine garlic and 4 tablespoons of the oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic, pressing it into the oil occasionally to release its flavor; it should barely color on both sides. Remove the garlic, and add the remaining oil.
- Fry the eggs gently in the oil, until the whites are just about set and the yolks still quite runny. Drain the pasta, and toss with the eggs and oil, breaking up the whites as you do. (The eggs will finish cooking in the heat of the pasta.) Season to taste, and serve immediately, with cheese if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WILTED COLLARDS GREENS WITH BACON AND ONION
Delicious wilted collard greens ... the prefect balance of salty bacon, sweet onion and bitter greens. Serve with beef, fish, chicken or by itself with a loaf of crusty bread and other vegetables! Wonderful side item or main dish!
Provided by CarolinaCookingGal
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn an eye on the stove to medium heat.
- In a large sauté pan or stock pot, cook the chopped bacon for a few minutes until some grease is rendered, then, toss in the onion. Cook this until onion becomes tender. DO NOT DRAIN!
- Next, throw the collard greens into the bacon and onion and carefully stir a little (it will seem like there are too many collard greens, but they cook down very quickly).
- Pour in the chicken stock and the water.
- Add the optional seasonings (pepper, seasoning salt and vinegar).
- Cover the pan and cook on medium to medium high. You will see the collards begin to wilt rather quickly.
- Continue cooking until all of the liquid is gone, stirring occasionally. (This normally takes me about 20 minutes.).
- Try the collards and if they are not as tender as you would like, simply add 1/4 cup of water at a time until they reach the desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 163, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choose the right greens: A variety of greens can be used in this dish, but some of the best choices include Tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, and mustard greens.
- Don't overcook the greens: Wilting the greens is a quick process, and overcooking them will make them tough and bitter.
- Use good quality bacon: The bacon is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality bacon that you enjoy the taste of.
- Cook the eggs to your liking: The eggs can be cooked to any doneness you like, but sunny-side up or over easy are popular choices.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made, while the greens are still wilted and the eggs are still runny.
Conclusion:
Pasta with wilted greens, bacon, and fried egg is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try.
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