Pasta With Escarole Recipe

Name: Pasta With Escarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt; 12 ounces gemelli pasta (or fusilli or spaghetti); 1 head escarole, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 lb pancetta, cut into thin strips; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Servings: persons

kosher salt
12 ounces gemelli pasta (or fusilli or spaghetti)
1 head escarole, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 lb pancetta, cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh grated

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Add the escarole and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 more minutes.
2
Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 1 minute. Add 1 T EVOO, the breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate. Wipe out the skillet, add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and blot dry.
3
Add the remaining 1 T EVOO to the skillet, then add the garlic and jalapeno and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the pasta and escarole, reserving 1 cup cooking water, and add to the skillet. Add half of the pancetta and toss, drizzling in enough pasta water to moisten. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Divide the pasta among bowls, top with the breadcrumb mixture, remaining pancetta and the parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: kosher salt, 12 ounces gemelli pasta (or fusilli or spaghetti), 1 head escarole, roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Escarole 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.

Pasta With Escarole

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