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Orecchiette Turnip Greens
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Orecchiette Turnip Greens

Orecchiette pasta, made with turnip greens: flavorful, and hearty dish comes from a peasant tradition.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta fresh or dry
  • ½ lb turnip greens leaves and florets
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 red chili pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 anchovy fillets salt- or oil-packed
  • 2 tbsp black olive paste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Clean the turnip greens: discard the external larger leaves and the stalks. With the help of a sharp knife, remove the soft leaves and the florets.
  2. Properly rinse them under running water, dry them, and put them aside.
  3. Fill a large stockpot with plenty of salted water and bring to a boil.
  4. When the water boils, add the turnip greens and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Toast the breadcrumbs until golden over medium heat in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  6. Rinse the anchovies under running water to wash off the salt and oil.
  7. In another pan heat the remaining oil, add the red pepper flakes, the unpeeled garlic clove, and the anchovy fillets. Sauté over medium-low heat; otherwise; the high temperature will make the oil and the anchovies bitter. Simmer it very very slowly.
  8. Stir with a wooden spoon until the anchovy fillets have melted; Cook for a few minutes, remove from the heat, and discard the garlic. If you are vegan, you can add black olive paste as a substitute for the anchovy.
  9. After the turnip greens have cooked for 5 minutes, add the orecchiette and follow the cooking time on the package; stir gently.
  10. When done, drain orecchiette with the turnip greens; remember to save a scoop of cooking water: you may need it in case the sauce gets too thick. Pour them into the pan with the anchovy sauce.
  11. Sauté gently and season with salt.
  12. Taste it and see if it needs some more oil.
  13. Remove it from the heat, place the orecchiette in bowls, and top with a drizzle of olive oil and the toasted breadcrumbs. This is a special dish that you must share with your family.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 63mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 107IU (2%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 107IU 2%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.