Ingredients
- 1 pound collard greens, (about 12 cups), stripped from thick stems, washed, dried and coarsely chopped (1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 ounces sliced pancetta, or bacon, finely diced (3/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, (not drained)
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells, (3 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Description
This Homey Pasta Dish Uses Pancetta (Italian Bacon) In The Tomato Sauce, But For Vegetarians It Can Be Easily Omitted. The Collards And Parmesan Elevate The Calcium Count To Rival A Cup Of Milk.

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