Collard Greens Pasta

Method11 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain.

   Uses 16 oz of uncooked pasta (I used Casarecce) · Water for cooking pasta

2. 2

   Step 2: Meanwhile, halve two lemons for grilling. Zest and juice the remaining lemon, keeping those preparations separate; expect approximately ½ teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice.

   Uses 3 whole lemons

3. 3

   Step 3: In a large skillet, over medium heat, grill the lemon halves until browned. Approximately 2-3 minutes. Then, remove the lemons from the skillet and set them aside.

   Uses lemon halves from two lemons

4. 4

   Step 4: Using the same skillet, brown the bacon (3-5 slices).

   Uses 3-5 slices of bacon, diced

5. 5

   Step 5: Add about a tbsp of olive oil to the pan with the browned bacon, and add the onions.

   Uses browned bacon · Olive oil to taste · 1 red onion, peeled and sliced

6. 6

   Step 6: Let the onions saute until they are transparent, about a minute or two.

   Uses onion and bacon in olive oil

7. 7

   Step 7: Add the minced garlic (6 cloves), and saute until it's golden.

   Uses sautéed onion and bacon · 6 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 Tbsp of Brazilian Sofrito)

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the lemon juice to the pan and let it cook until it's nearly evaporated - about a minute.

   Uses bacon with onion and garlic · lemon juice from one lemon

9. 9

   Step 9: Add the collard greens (1-2 bunches) and season with salt and pepper (to taste). Give everything a couple of quick stirs just to wilt the greens, then turn off the heat.

   Uses bacon and aromatics with reduced lemon juice · 1-2 bunches of collard greens, stemmed and sliced · salt and pepper to taste

10. 10

    Step 10: Add the lemon zest and the cooked pasta, stir to combine.

    Uses wilted collards with bacon · lemon zest from one lemon · cooked drained pasta

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    Step 11: Serve the pasta in bowls, dividing the burrata (2-3) among the portions (about half a ball per bowl when available). Add the reserved grilled lemon halves for squeezing and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.

    Uses finished collard greens pasta · 2-3 burrata balls · grilled lemon halves · Olive oil to taste