Creamy Pasta With Greens Recipe

Name: Creamy Pasta With Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package fresh turnip or collard greens, chopped*; 6 to 8 bacon slices, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 (5-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 12 ounces linguine, cooked; Garnish: shaved Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) package fresh turnip or collard greens, chopped*
6 to 8 bacon slices, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups whipping cream
1 (5-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
12 ounces linguine, cooked
Garnish: shaved Parmesan cheese

1
Cook greens in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Cook bacon in Dutch oven until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
3
Saute onion and garlic in hot drippings until tender. Add greens, roasted red peppers, and next 3 ingredients; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4
Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Set aside 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Stir in remaining cheese until melted. Toss together cream mixture and pasta.
5
Top pasta with greens mixture; sprinkle with bacon and reserved cheese. Garnish, if desired.
6
*16 ounces mustard greens may be substituted for turnip greens. Cook 10 to 15 more minutes.

1422

kcal

Calories

113

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) package fresh turnip or collard greens, chopped*, 6 to 8 bacon slices, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta With Greens 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.

Creamy Pasta With Greens

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