Pasta With Broccoli Rabe

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rustic Italian classic featuring tender pasta tossed with garlicky, slightly bitter broccoli rabe and olive oil.
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This rustic Italian dish celebrates the bold, slightly bitter flavor of broccoli rabe, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of garlic and the richness of olive oil. The key is properly cooking the greens until tender-crisp and squeezing out excess water to ensure the dressing clings to the pasta. Tossed with hot tubular pasta or spaghetti, it creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Serve it as a standalone meal or alongside a light protein. The simple ingredient list allows the quality of the produce to shine, making it a reliable favorite for home cooks looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying plate.

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Pasta With Broccoli Rabe

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 8.5

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This rustic Italian dish celebrates the bold, slightly bitter flavor of broccoli rabe, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of garlic and the richness of olive oil. The key is properly cooking the greens until tender-crisp and squeezing out excess water to ensure the dressing clings to the pasta. Tossed with hot tubular pasta or spaghetti, it creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Serve it as a standalone meal or alongside a light protein. The simple ingredient list allows the quality of the produce to shine, making it a reliable favorite for home cooks looking for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying plate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
  3. Drain the broccoli rabe well in a colander.
  4. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze out excess water from the broccoli rabe by hand.
  5. Coarsely chop the squeezed broccoli rabe.
  6. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  7. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Add the chopped broccoli rabe to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Cook the pasta in a separate pot according to package directions until al dente.
  11. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water if needed.
  12. Add the hot cooked pasta to the pan with the broccoli rabe mixture.
  13. Toss everything together well until the pasta is evenly coated.
  14. Transfer to a serving dish and top with grated Italian cheese.
  15. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 8.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 8.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: broccoli rabe, pasta, garlic, italian, vegetarian, olive oil, quick dinner, rustic, garlicky, bitter greens, weeknight meal, spaghetti, tubular pasta, simple, healthy, comfort food, mediterranean, easy, plant-based, classic
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