Escarole Linguine with Pancetta and Ricotta Salata

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 4 oz. diced pancetta
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs. escarole, cored and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated ricotta salata
  • 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In the same skillet, add 3 tbsp oil, the wine, tomato paste, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the escarole, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir the reserved pasta cooking water and the parsley into the escarole mixture. Toss in the pasta and pancetta; season. Divide among plates and drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp oil. Top with the ricotta salata and serve with the lemon wedges.

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