Ingredients
Chef notes
I love this recipe because it's an easy one-pan meal. Once the pasta is cooked it's just a matter of literally tossing it all together. It's hearty and filling for a cold winter day without making you feel stuffed.
Technique tip: Don't dump all the delicious, seasoned, starchy pasta water down the drain. Use it like a stock or a broth to help coat and sauce the pasta. It has a great pasta flavor and because you seasoned with salt before adding the pasta the water helps season the food too.
Swap options: Shrimp, ground pork, ground sausage or roasted vegetables would be nice. We want to stay away from any heavy meats like beef, lamb, game or duck. This dish is a little too delicate for them. For the cheese, Pecorino is best but Parmigiano or Grano Padano would work well.
Preparation
For the olive topping:
Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to blend. It should be slightly chunky and rustic.
For the pasta:
1.Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2.In a pan, over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and gently sauté the garlic and mustard greens. Once greens are wilted, add chicken thighs and cook for a few minutes.
3.Stir in about 2 tablespoons of olive condiment, the cooked pasta, a splash of pasta cooking water to the pan. Stir in the lemon juice and butter.
To serve:
Serve the pasta in a bowls topped with the cheese, black pepper and additional olive topping.
