Scarola

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
2. 2
   Add the escarole and cook until tender but firm, about 5 minutes after the water returns to the boil.
3. 3
   Remove the escarole with a slotted spoon, place in a bowl, and set aside.
4. 4
   Reserve * cup of the cooking water.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   (The escarole may be parboiled and set aside several hours before proceeding with the recipe.)
7. 7
   Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat.
8. 8
   Add the garlic and cook to flavor the oil but do not let it brown, about 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Add the escarole and the reserved cooking water.
10. 10
    Cook, stirring occasionally, to warm through and bring the flavor of the garlic and escarole together, about 4 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.