Collard Green Carbonara Recipe

Name: Collard Green Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 6 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, chopped; 1 medium-size red onion, halved and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups firmly packed chopped fresh collards; 3 large pasteurized eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large pasteurized egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 3 cups (12 oz.) freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
6 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, chopped
1 medium-size red onion, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups firmly packed chopped fresh collards
3 large pasteurized eggs, lightly beaten
1 large pasteurized egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 cups (12 oz.) freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
3
Saute onion in hot drippings 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add collards; saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add bacon.
4
Whisk together eggs, egg yolk, next 3 ingredients, and 2 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and immediately pour hot pasta into egg mixture; toss to coat. (The heat from the pasta will partially cook the eggs.) Add collard mixture; toss to combine. Stir in enough pasta water to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

1380

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti, 6 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, chopped, 1 medium-size red onion, halved and sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Collard Green Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Collard Green Carbonara

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