WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH GREENS, BEANS AND PANCETTA

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Make and share this Whole Wheat Pasta With Greens, Beans and Pancetta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices sandwich bread, torn into quarters
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 ounces pancetta
1 cup minced onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb kale, rinsed but not dried, thick stems trimmed off, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
13 1/4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (weight may vary by brand, you want about 1 pound)
4 ounces Fontina cheese, 1 cup grated

Steps:

  • Make garlic breadcrumbs: In a food processor, pulse bread until coarsely ground.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon garlic; cook stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Salt to taste and remove to a small bowl.
  • Wipe out skillet with paper towels. Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add the onion to the pan and cook until starting to brown, 5 minutes or so. Add remaining garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook another 30 seconds.
  • Add half the greens to the pan and toss until starting to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add remaining greens and broth and 3/4 tsp salt. Cover (pan will be full) and increase heat to high and bring to a strong boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, tossing occasionally until greens are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and pancetta. and cook until heated through. Cover and remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot for the pasta. Add salt to taste and the pasta. Cook stirring often, until pasta is just shy of al dente. (refer to package directions).
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Add the greens/beans/pancetta mixture to pasta and toss to combine. Cook over medium-high heat until pasta absorbs most of the liquid, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the fontina cheese and serve immediately with garlic breadcrumbs.

Maarij Shoaib
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook whole wheat pasta, and this recipe definitely delivered! The pancetta and green beans added a lot of flavor and texture. I also liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which gave the dish a creamy richness.


MdTambir
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover pancetta. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, which gave it a nice tangy flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Muskan Gee
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the green beans were still crisp. I would have liked a bit more pancetta, but that's just personal preference. I would definitely make this again.


Ch M Safeer Kashmiri
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning or maybe even a splash of white wine. The green beans were also a bit overcooked for my liking.


kizar hayat
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try it again with less pancetta or maybe even use turkey bacon instead. Otherwise, the flavors were great and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Najeeb Najooo
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Great recipe! I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor that complemented the beans well. I also liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which gave the dish a creamy texture.


Raj Thakulla
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Delicious and easy to make! I used a pre-cooked pancetta, which saved me some time. The whole wheat pasta added a nice nutty flavor to the dish. I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. Highly recommend!


Aiden Bridgen
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the crispy pancetta and the tender green beans. Will definitely be making this again soon.


David Sambo
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! The pancetta added a smoky, salty flavor that really elevated the dish. The green beans were perfectly cooked, still retaining a slight crunch. This is definitely going into my regular rotation of


Malik Waqas awan
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This dish was a delightful burst of flavors! The combination of hearty whole wheat pasta, crisp green beans, and savory pancetta created a symphony of textures and tastes. I especially appreciated the subtle bitterness of the greens, which balanced o