Radishes And Greens With Pasta

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 bunches fresh radishes with tops, preferably french red and whites
• 12 ounces package dried orecchiette
• 1/4 cup cooking water reserved from pasta
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Separate the greens from the radishes and wash in several changes of cool water to remove all traces of sand.
2. Dry greens in a spinner and chop coarsely.
3. Wash radish bulbs well and slice thinly crosswise. Set aside.
4. Fill a large stockpot with water and set over high heat.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet or saute pan with lid to fit.
6. Add onions and cook until they begin to soften.
7. Add minced garlic and cook until it releases its aroma (about a minute.)
8. Add radish slices and greens, stir to coat with oil and aromatics.
9. Cover skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until greens melt and radishes are translucent. Remove from heat.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. When stockpot of water comes to a boil, add pasta and cook for approximately 12 minutes until al dente.
12. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
13. Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cooking water to the skillet. Toss to combine.
14. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
15. Serve in flat bowls garnished with Parmesan Cheese, cracked black pepper. Offer a selection of hot sauces,like Sriracha Hot chile Sauce on the side.

olive oil, garlic, onion, tops, orecchiette, water, romano cheese, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/6611-radishes-and-greens-with-pasta (may not work)