Creamy Pasta with Greens Recipe

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Creamy Pasta with Greens
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Directions:

  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. Sauté 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 761.4 Kcal (3188 kJ)
Calories from fat 408.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.41g 70%
Cholesterol 121.14mg 40%
Sodium 865.39mg 36%
Potassium 258.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 67.64g 23%
Sugars 3.79g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.14g 25%
Protein 22.64g 45%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.17 Kcal (1215 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.31g 70%
Cholesterol 46.17mg 40%
Sodium 329.8mg 36%
Potassium 98.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 25.78g 23%
Sugars 1.45g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 25%
Protein 8.63g 45%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 21%
Iron 1.4mg 20%
Calcium 62.5mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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