Ingredients
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12
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1
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1
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1
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5
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1
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1
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1/4
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1/4
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Directions
I was so excited when a former coworker shared this escarole pasta dish with me because Im a huge fan of escarole! If youve never cooked with escarole, you definitely need to try it. This recipe cooks in about 20 minutes, so its perfect for a busy weeknight. You can even do all the vegetable prep earlier in the day, so everythings ready to go at dinnertime. Some other favorite Italian escarole recipes are my Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Escarole, and Beans and Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs.,Escarole is a mildly bitter, leafy green that looks like lettuce. Its part of the chicory family, which also includes endive and radicchio. If you cant find escarole in your grocery store, you can use spinach or Swiss chard.,Not all chicken sausages are alike, so its a good idea to know your butcher or the person making the sausage if possible. I sampled a few Italian chicken sausages from different stores before I found a favorite made with all white meat at a nearby Italian specialty store. Living in New York, Im fortunate to have some great Italian resources nearby. If you cant find chicken sausage, turkey sausage would also work.,Use spinach, kale, Swiss chard, or another leafy green as an escarole substitute.,Swap turkey sausage for the chicken sausage. If you cant find uncooked sausage, use cooked chicken sausage and thinly slice it.,Sub the red bell pepper for yellow or green ones or use a mix of colors.,Add sliced mushrooms if youd like more veggies.,Skip the red pepper flakes if youre not a fan of spicy foods.,Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.,Spaghetti with Sauted Chicken and Grape Tomatoes,Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce,Pasta with Butternut Squash, Spicy Sausage, and Baby Spinach,Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes,Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cook Pasta in a Large Pot of Salted Water |
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2
Done
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Reserve 1 Cup Water Before Draining. |
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3
Done
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While Pasta Water Boils, Heat a Large Non-Stick Skillet on Medium Heat. |
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4
Done
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Add Olive Oil; When Hot Add Onions, Peppers, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. |
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5
Done
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Cook Until Soft, About 4-5 Minutes. |
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6
Done
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Add Sausage, Breaking Up With a Wooden Spoon and Cook Until Golden, About 6 to 8 Minutes. |
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7
Done
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Add Escarole, Cover and Cook 2 Minutes; Remove the Cover, Stir and Cook About 3 More Minutes or Until Wilted. |
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8
Done
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Adjust Salt and Pepper to Taste. |
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9
Done
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Add Cooked Pasta, Red Pepper Flakes, Reserved Water and Parmigiano Reggiano, Toss Well and Transfer to a Large Serving Bowl. |
