Penne With Escarole Sautéed In Garlic And Oil With Olives Recipe
Make Penne With Escarole Sautéed In Garlic And Oil With Olives Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Cook the Escarole
Add the chopped escarole to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Olives and Season
Stir in the sliced black olives and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the escarole and olive mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.