Ma's Apron Strings: Utica Greens Penne with Cream Sauce

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Utica Greens Penne with Cream Sauce

Yes there is such a thing. I just whipped up a batch with a small amount of leftover Utica Greens (I know who has leftover greens), Pasta, heavy cream and chopped hot cherry pepper mix.

Everyone in my family loves Utica Greens. It has become a standard dish in many area restaurants and at many functions in and around our area. They are often sold as appetizers and come with crusty bread for sharing with others at the table (yes they are for sharing).

I ordered an extra order to go this week so that I could try them on a pizza and to make this dish. Both turned out exceptionally well and I can't wait to try them again with my family.

Utica Greens Penne with Cream Sauce

If you haven't tried Utica Greens you really should. They are a combination of escarole, onions, pancetta, chicken stock, hot cherry peppers and their juice, bread crumbs and parmesan. We prefer ours a little spicy. You can make them as hot or not as you like. Of course you can omit the peppers when cooking it and allow people to add their own at the table.

When you add the greens to the heavy cream, the bread crumbs and cheese mix with the heavy cream and make an exceptionally delicious sauce.

I have not put together a Utica greens recipe, but there are many on the world wide web for you to google and choose from.

Give it a try and let me know what you think.