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Braised Broccoli Rabe with Orecchiette

:  May/June 2009, January/February 1998

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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.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Not so good. This did not maximize the flavors of the broccoli rabe - it was overcooked by far. The dish ended as more of a soup/stew than I would have liked, and the vegetable broth I used overwhelmed the flavors of the aromatics. I...
Braised Broccoli Rabe with Orecchiette Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, 1 2/3 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber |

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed
  • 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 (see Tip)

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Preparation

  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.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: To toast chopped walnuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 342 calories; 9 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 56 g carbohydrates; 15 g protein; 9 g fiber; 686 mg sodium; 168 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (175% daily value), Vitamin A (173% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
Italian
Servings
4
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Preparation/ Technique
Braise/Stew
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Budget
Everyday favorites
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Main dish, Other
Main dish, vegetarian
Pasta
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Publication
January/February 1998
May/June 2009
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