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orecchiette extra-virgin olive oil unsalted butter onion ham savoy cabbage salt freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Viewed: 40 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 pound orecchiette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces thinly sliced ham, cut into strips
- 1 1/2 pounds Savoy cabbage, cored and finely shredded
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese, for serving
Method
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orecchiette until al dente; drain and reserve along with 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until browned, about 8 minutes Add the ham and cook until it starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring once or twice, until the cabbage is tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the orecchiette and the reserved cooking water to the saucepan along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil and toss.
- Cook over moderate heat until the pasta is hot.
- Serve immediately, passing the cheese at the table.
