• prep: 0 hr
• cook: 30 min
• total: 30 min

The success of this delectably simple weeknight pasta relies on two things: the quality of the bacon, and the sheer amount of freshly ground pepper. The bacon must have ample fat to render out (this is where the sauciness comes from) as well as a hearty, smoky flavor. As for the black pepper, more is more; getting enough of that subtle, floral spiciness will require more than a few turns from the grinder. And yes, there's an egg on top.

• 12 ounces rigatoni or mezzi rigatoni
• Kosher salt
• 8 ounces high-quality bacon, coarsely chopped
• 4 large eggs
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch kale or collard greens, thick stems removed, leaves torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• ¼ cup finely grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

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Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 336 % Daily Value *
• Total Fat: 3 g 4.43%
• Saturated Fat: 1 g 3.8%
• Trans Fat: 0 g %
• Cholesterol: 4 mg 1.43%
• Sodium: 98 mg 4.07%
• Calcium: 43 mg 4.27%
• Potassium: 204 mg 5.83%
• Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
• Iron: 2 mg 9.06%
• Zinc: 0 mg 0%
• Total Carbohydrate: 65 g %
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g 5.95%
• Sugar: 3 g
• Protein: 12 g
• Alcohol: 0 g
• Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
• Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g

• Vitamin A 0.97%
• Vitamin C 0%
• Vitamin D 0.26%

• * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Diabetes Exchanges

• Exchange - Fat0
• Exchange - Fruit0
• Exchange - NonFat Milk0
• Exchange - Other Carbs0
• Exchange - Starch4
• Exchange - Vegetables0
• Exchange - Lean Meat0
• Exchange - Alcohol0

MyPlate Info

• MyPlate - Grain Total3 oz-eq
• MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
• MyPlate - Fruit0 c
• MyPlate - Dairy0 c
• MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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