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Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

Italian Broccoli Rabe Pasta is a quick, easy, healthy Italian Pasta Recipe.  Garlic, olive oil and a sprinkling of Parmesan make it perfect.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli rabe (steamed or boiled until just tender)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 3 - 3 ½ cups cooked pasta
  • salt to taste¼ ¾

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling water cook broccoli rabe until tender*, remove from the pot and drain well, do not throw out the water, add salt, bring to a boil add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  2. In a large frying pan add oil, garlic, cooked broccoli rabe* , salt (start with a 1/4 teaspoon) and hot pepper flakes to taste, combine with two forks smash down a bit on the broccoli rabe, heat thoroughly on medium/high heat for about a minute, immediately add the cooked pasta, 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water and cook on high heat tossing the pasta until liquid has almost completely evaporated approximately 20-30 seconds. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
  3. *To clean broccoli rabe, leave the flower (unopened) and a small part of the stem and a couple of leafs (the tender parts of the vegetable) , boil in unsalted water for approximately 10 minutes (you want it tender but not mushy, if the stem gives when pinched it is done)

Notes

  • How Much Pasta To Use?
  • Rule of thumb is 2 ounces / 57 grams of dry pasta per person. Although you could increase to 2½  ounces / 75 grams. This will yield approximately 1¼ – 1¾ cups cooked.
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  • Any leftover pasta should be stored in an airtight container for approximately 2-3 days. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.