Greens and Bean with Sausage |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Wonderful supper dish. This is served in all the Italian restaurants and many homes in Western New York. Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, crushed |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 head escarole |
2 cans cannellini beans, with juice |
3 links italian sausage, sliced and cooked |
salt and pepper |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
freshly grated parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese |
Directions:
1. Clean and separate escarole.
2. Gently simmer in water until leaves are wilted.
3. Drain.
4. Saute garlic in hot oil about 30 seconds.
5. Add escarole, turning frequently to coat with garlic and oil.
6. Add cannelini beans, sausage, salt and pepper, and red pepper.
7. Simmer gently until heated through.
8. Serve in soup bowls, and pass the Parmesan.
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