- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, roughly torn (get the “chef’s mix” variety pack if you can)
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained and patted dry
- 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced lemon zest
- I head of black garlic, minced or 4 – 6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pack pasta – your choice
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (or greens of your choice) finely shredded
- Handfull of fresh sage leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried sage)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4-6 balls fresh burrata or ricotta cheese, at room temperature
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position the oven rack in the upper 1/3 of the oven.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, the mushrooms, chickpeas, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, and a pinch each of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking, until the mushrooms are golden and the chickpeas crisp. Watch closely.
- In a heavy skillet, melt butter, add a splash of olive oil some salt and pepper. Sautee the sage leaves until crisp and remove. Then add the greens to the pan and wilt in the melted butter.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. drain and add to the skillet.
- Stir in the roasted mushrooms, chickpeas, and any oil left on the baking sheet.
- Add burrata to pan, drizzle each ball with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt/pepper & crushed red chillies.
- Sprinkle the sauteed sage on top
- Serve in the skillet