Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Bitter Greens and Radishes Recipe | Epicurious

Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Bitter Greens and Radishes Recipe | Epicurious

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Radishes and breadcrumbs give this greens-packed vegetarian pasta its crunchy texture.

Keywords

  • orecchiette
  • lemon
  • radish
  • garlic
  • escarole
  • parmesan
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • vegetarian
  • easy
  • quick
  • weeknight meals
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from whole wheat bread
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound whole wheat orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 medium radishes (8 ounces), sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 bunches bitter greens (such as escarole), trimmed, chopped
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns

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