Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe
Orecchiette means any small
sized pasta shape such as penne would work in this. If you cannot find broccoli rabe,
standard broccoli works fine.
Calorie: 321, Proteins: 15 g, Total Fat: 7 g, Fiber: 2.10 g, Sugar 0 g.
Preparation
Boil water for pasta. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.
Drain, reserving about 1 cup (250mL) of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, trim the broccoli rabe into pieces about 2 inches (5cm)
long, removing any stalks that are larger than 1/2-inch (1.25cm) in thickness. Chop
coarsely.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add garlic. Cook until the garlic
is fragrant. Add broccoli rabe, salt and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1–2
minutes. Add the 1 cup (250mL) of reserved cooking water and cook for about 5 minutes, until
the broccoli is a vibrant dark green color. Transfer the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat
the pasta with the vegetable and the juices. Serve with Parmesan cheese.