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Ingredients:

Amount	Ingredient
4 x	garlic cloves - (to 6) crushed
1/8 lb	pancetta sliced, chopped
2 tbl	extra-virgin olive oil
	(2 turns around pan in a slow stream)
1 med	onion chopped
2 lb	escarole washed, and
	coarsely chopped
2 can	cannellini beans - (14 oz ea) drained
1 qt	prepared chicken stock or broth
	A couple pinches ground or
	freshly-grated nutmeg
	Coarse salt to taste
	Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
	Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano for topping

Instructions:

Instructions: In a deep, large, heavy pot over moderate heat, saute garlic and pancetta in extra-virgin olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onions and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.

Add the greens and wilt them down to fit them all in the pot. Add beans, broth, and nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook over moderate to medium-high heat for 12 minutes, or until greens are no longer bitter. Serve with shaved cheese, bread, and good red wine.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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