Orecchiette with Chicken Hearts, Turnip Greens, Pecorino & Black Pepper

I love how the bouncy texture of chicken hearts plays off the knobby little orecchiette (the name means “little ears,” which they faintly resemble). Chicken hearts are not always available at a standard supermarket meat counter, but if you ask your butcher, you might discover that he or she may have some stashed aside, or can easily get them if given a day or two’s notice. Orecchiette are a relatively simple form to make, but require a bit of patience. So this is a good opportunity to put a