Pasta With Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Pine Nuts

Published March 19, 1994

Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings
  • 2 bunches broccoli rabe (about 1 pound each), ends trimmed off, cut across into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 pound penne

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

  • 6 tablespoons pine nuts

  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

  • 4 tablespoons water

  • ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

96 grams carbs; 608 calories; 6 grams monosaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 11 grams fiber; 888 milligrams sodium; 24 grams protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Bring another large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, tossing frequently, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe, the water and the red pepper flakes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Drain the pasta and add the broccoli rabe mixture, the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

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