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Greens!

Greens!

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by DueSpaghetti

Greens!

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by DueSpaghetti

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Greens
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    DueSpaghetti's Notes: No-one could cook up a pot of greens like Stefano’s grandma, or Nonnetta, as she was known to us. Rapini, sometimes called broccoli rabe, or cime di rapa in italian, were her specialty...

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Serves 4

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.

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  2. Wash the greens and remove the thick parts of the stems. When the water boils, toss a handful of coarse salt into the pot, and add the greens. Boil until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes, and drain. Sauté 2 tablespoons olive oil, two cloves of garlic diced into small pieces, and a bit of crushed red pepper in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is golden brown. Add the greens and 2-3 spoonfuls of tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature with good bread.

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  3. When the water boils, toss a handful of coarse salt into the pot, and add the greens. Boil until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes, and drain.

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  4. Sauté 2 tablespoons olive oil, two cloves of garlic diced into small pieces, and a bit of crushed red pepper in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is golden brown.

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  5. Add the greens and 2-3 spoonfuls of tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

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  6. Serve hot or at room temperature with good bread.

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