Whip up this speedy Southern-inspired pasta dish in 40 minutes.
Put all those favorite foods together, youve got this speedy Southern pasta dish!
Add fettuccine; cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
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Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water; drain pasta, and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
Grate 1 garlic clove.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
Add bacon to same skillet; cook over medium, stirring often, until crisp, about 12 minutes.
Transfer cooked bacon to a plate, reserving drippings in skillet.
Mince remaining 3 garlic cloves.
Add onion, red pepper, and minced garlic to drippings in skillet.
Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Add collards; cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 5 minutes.
Add cooked fettuccine and bacon, cheese, and reserved 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
Continue cooking over medium, tossing occasionally until sauce coats noodles, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, and sprinkle with panko mixture.
Garnish with additional cheese and crushed red pepper.
