At Linguine’s Italian Restaurant, Vinny Desiderio has long satisfied Buffalo, NY, locals with highly flavorful Italian specialties. A personal favorite is his mother Kay’s Linguine, Shrimp, and Greens which contrasts fresh scampi with the tang of freshly chopped escarole. Vinny loves preparing this dish because its aroma reminds him of watching his mother Kay prepare his favorite after school snack!
1⁄2 pound linguine (dry) |
4 tablespoons EVOO |
3 cloves minced garlic |
1⁄2 head of escarole, cleaned, chopped, and patted dry (1” square pieces) 6 large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined |
Salt & pepper to taste |
8 imported olives, pitted and quartered |
2 tablespoons Italian parsley minced |
1⁄4 cup grated Romano cheese + plus more for serving |
Red pepper flakes to taste |