Penne with Broccoli Rabe
This pasta dish is a perfect choice for weeknight cooking. In just 35 minutes, you'll be serving up penne pasta and broccoli rabe with fresh tomatoes and bacon. It's a meal your whole family will enjoy. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Ingredients
Directions
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Wash broccoli rabe, if using; remove and discard woody stems. Coarsely chop leafy greens; set aside.
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In a large saucepan cook pasta in a large amount of boiling water for 8 minutes. Add broccoli rabe or broccoli florets. Cook about 3 minutes more or just until pasta is tender; drain well. Return mixture to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook onion, bacon and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, wine and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 2 minutes more, stirring frequently.
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Add tomato mixture to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
2 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat protein