Puntarelle are the sprouts of a particular variety of Catalogna chicory that appears as a head of beautiful, deep green, elongated leaves. Combined with sage, ginger, olives, and pine nuts, they create a dish that is definitely worth trying!
Puntarelle are the sprouts of a particular variety of Catalogna chicory that appears as a head of beautiful, deep green, elongated leaves. Combined with sage, ginger, olives, and pine nuts, they create a dish that is definitely worth trying!
Slice the chicory very thinly and cook it in a wok with extra virgin olive oil. Halfway through cooking, add the sage, ginger, olives, and pine nuts.
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Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted water. Reserve the cooking water and, a minute before it's done, add it to the wok and sauté it with the vegetables. Add a splash of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of pepper, and a drop of the cooking water. Stir and serve.
