Roast Pork And Escarole Soup With Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Add the escarole and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate. Wipe out the skillet, add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and blot dry.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the garlic and jalapeno and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the pasta and escarole, reserving 1 cup cooking water, and add to the skillet. Add half of the pancetta and toss, drizzling in enough pasta water to moisten. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the pasta among bowls, top with the breadcrumb mixture, remaining pancetta and the parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir until beginning to color, about 2 minutes. Add broth and oregano. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to boil. Add pasta and cook 4 minutes. Add escarole and cook until pasta is tender, about 5 minutes longer. Add pork and 3 tablespoons Parmesan and simmer mixture 1 minute. Ladle soup into deep bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons Parmesan and serve.