Sauteed Escarole

Gourmet Magazine.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  lbs escarole, cored and coarsely chopped (about 4 heads)
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
• 5  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 (2 ounce) can  anchovies packed in oil, drained, patted dry, and chopped

Directions

1. Wash escarole well in a sinkful of water, then lift out and drain. Cook escarole in a 7- to 8-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
2. Heat oil in same pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
3. Add anchovies, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add escarole, stirring to coat with oil, then increase heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until escarole is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
4. Spoon onto a platter and drizzle with oil to taste.