Braised Broccoli Rabe with Orecchiette
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 303.4
- Total Fat: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,306.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.4 g
- Protein: 13.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Braised Broccoli Rabe with Orecchiette calories by ingredient
Introduction
Here we mellow broccoli rabe’s bitterness just a bit by plunging it into boiling water for a minute before adding it to the pasta. For a variation, try adding crumbles of browned Italian turkey sausage.Makes 4 servings, 1 2/3 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
Here we mellow broccoli rabe’s bitterness just a bit by plunging it into boiling water for a minute before adding it to the pasta. For a variation, try adding crumbles of browned Italian turkey sausage.
Makes 4 servings, 1 2/3 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed (can substitute with just broccoli)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
5 cups vegetable broth, reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta, such as orecchiette, chiocciole (pictured) or penne
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
1. Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling water until bright green and still crisp, about 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Coarsely chop.
2. Combine oil, garlic, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a large pot; cook, stirring, over medium heat, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Add pasta and the broccoli rabe. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve in shallow bowls, sprinkled with walnuts.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IAMKEEBLER.
2. Combine oil, garlic, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a large pot; cook, stirring, over medium heat, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Add pasta and the broccoli rabe. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve in shallow bowls, sprinkled with walnuts.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IAMKEEBLER.