Orecchiette With Escarole, Capers, And Olives Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Escarole, Capers, And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1 bunch (12 oz.) escarole, leaves separated and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1 tablespoon brined capers; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 bunch (12 oz.) escarole, leaves separated and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon brined capers
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

1
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp. oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 15 seconds, then add escarole in batches, tossing with tongs until it wilts and shrinks in the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in olives and capers; set aside.
3
Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta-cooking water. Set frying pan of escarole over low heat, add pasta and 1/4 cup cooking water, and toss to combine. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp. oil, the butter, and cheeses. Stir to combine, adding more cooking water as necessary. Serve with more parmesan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Escarole, Capers, And Olives falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orecchiette With Escarole, Capers, And Olives

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