Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

Name: Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 oz orecchiette pasta; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 1 bunch broccoli rabe (trimmed and chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (sliced); 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Earthy orecchiette pasta with sautéed broccoli rabe and garlic, finished with Parmesan.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz orecchiette pasta
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

1 bunch broccoli rabe trimmed and chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic sliced
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Blanch broccoli rabe in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
Add broccoli rabe and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Toss orecchiette with broccoli rabe mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

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Notes

Add sausage for extra flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice.

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Keyword Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Orecchiette

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