Best 9 Broccoli Rabe Pasta With Golden Garlic Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of broccoli rabe pasta with golden garlic, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable dish features tender broccoli rabe florets and crisp stems, sautéed to perfection with aromatic garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes. Tossed with al dente pasta, the vibrant green broccoli rabe and golden-brown garlic create a symphony of colors and flavors. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, adding a nutty and salty dimension to every bite. This recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritious meal packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Embark on a culinary journey with this delightful broccoli rabe pasta with golden garlic, and discover a new favorite dish that will impress your family and friends.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes variations and additional recipes to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a vegetarian version, there's a recipe for broccoli rabe pasta with roasted tomatoes and goat cheese. If you're looking for a vegan option, try the broccoli rabe pasta with lemon and pine nuts. And for those who love a creamy sauce, the recipe for broccoli rabe pasta with creamy pesto sauce is sure to satisfy. With its step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photography, this article is the ultimate guide to creating a delicious and memorable broccoli rabe pasta dish.

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BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches broccoli rabe
3 tablespoons good olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA



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"I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish." -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound broccoli rabe
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH RAISINS AND GARLIC



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds broccoli rabe, washed, trimmed and chopped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a large pot. Blanche the rabe for 7 minutes and cool under cold running water. Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and toss, cooking for about 2 minutes, until golden. Add the cooked rabe, raisins, salt and pepper flakes. Shake the skillet and cook until hot, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining oil over the vegetables and adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 151, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

PASTA WITH GARLICKY ANCHOVIES AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Anchovies star in this robust, wintery pasta dish, lending a savory backbone to a pan full of wilted broccoli rabe and fresh tomatoes. Although the anchovies and garlic are sautéed in olive oil, butter is added at the end, giving the sauce some richness and body, and mellowing the bitterness of the broccoli rabe. Note that while the ricotta adds creaminess to the pasta, it is strictly optional. Leave it out for a leaner dish with a more concentrated flavor.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
12 ounces short pasta, such as shells, wagon wheels or rigatoni
2 packed cups parsley, leaves and tender stems
10 anchovy fillets, preferably packed in olive oil (one 2-ounce tin)
1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced to a paste
1 (1-pound) bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato (plum, cherry or grape work well)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
Ricotta, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until 1 minute shy of al dente. Use a coffee cup or measuring cup to save some pasta water, then drain pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, coarsely chop the parsley, 6 anchovy fillets, scallions, capers (if using) and a pinch of salt. You can chop it all together on a cutting board, or pulse everything briefly together in the food processor; just make sure to keep it coarse.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium. Add oil, remaining 4 anchovies and half the garlic, and let cook, stirring, until anchovies start to dissolve, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in broccoli rabe, tomato, about two-thirds of the parsley mixture and a pinch of salt to the pan. Sauté until the rabe is tender, 5 to 8 minutes, adding splashes of pasta water as the pan dries out. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
  • Add pasta to pan along with butter, lemon zest, remaining garlic and red-pepper flakes. Toss until the butter melts and the pasta is combined with the vegetables, adding more pasta water if the mixture seems dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley mixture. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve with ricotta, if you like.

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND GARLIC



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Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Noodle     Broccoli Rabe     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spaghetti
1 (1-lb) bunch broccoli rabe, hollow stems discarded and leaves and remaining stems cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is 5 minutes from finished, add broccoli rabe to pot and continue to cook until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook remaining ingredients in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss to combine.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PASTA



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound broccoli rabe
3/4 pound tubular pasta, like penne or rigatoni
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 large red sweet pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch-long strips
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim and wash the broccoli rabe, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash in cold water, and drain.
  • In a large kettle, add enough salted water to cook the broccoli rabe. Bring to a boil, and cook until crisply tender. Do not overcook. Remove the broccoli rabe, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid in the kettle.
  • Bring the kettle with the cooking liquid to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet, and add the garlic. Cook briefly, do not brown. Add the pepper flakes, the sweet pepper, rosemary and oregano, and cook, stirring briefly. Add the crushed tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the drained pasta, the cooked broccoli rabe and the reserved cooking liquid, the remaining olive oil and the Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring and tossing, for 1 minute. Check seasoning; serve immediately on hot serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 574, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 911 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOASTED GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS



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Broccoli rabe can take whatever you throw at it and still shine. Its mild but distinctive bitterness dominates almost anything you cook it with - but what's wrong with that? So a pasta sauce that features it teamed with garlic and chili flakes is a natural. Add bread crumbs for crunch and the dish is a real winner. You can use the same pot for cooking the broccoli and the pasta; you can use the same skillet for toasting the bread crumbs and finishing the dish. The whole thing will be done within 20 or 30 minutes, and it will showcase broccoli rabe beautifully, as it deserves.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 or 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and slivered
1 cup bread crumbs, preferably homemade
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
About 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed
1 pound spaghetti, linguine or other long pasta
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When oil is warm, cook garlic just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and red pepper flakes and cook until bread crumbs are golden, 5 minutes or so. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well and chop. Cook pasta in same pot.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining oil to skillet over medium-low heat. Add broccoli rabe and toss well; sprinkle with salt and pepper. When it is warm add garlic and bread crumbs and mix well.
  • When pasta is done, drain it, reserving a little cooking water. Toss pasta in skillet with broccoli rabe mixture, moistening with a little reserved water if necessary. Adjust seasonings and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE (CIMA DI RAPA)



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This is a very popular winter dish in Italy. Broccoli rabe is sauteed then tossed with anchovies, garlic, bread crumbs and grated Pecorino Siciliano cheese. This version was given to me by a Sicilian friend. Enjoy with a nice hearty red wine and you'll be ready for any winter weather! Garnish with a little more bread crumbs and grated cheese.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) box gluten-free tortiglioni pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 anchovies
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 pounds broccoli rabe, stemmed and cut into large pieces
1 ½ cups toasted plain gluten-free bread crumbs, divided
1 cup grated Pecorino Siciliano cheese, divided
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortiglioni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add anchovies and garlic. Saute until slightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes, but do not overcook garlic, as this will make the dish bitter. Add broccoli rabe and stir to coat. Alternately add 1/2 of the bread crumbs and 1/2 of the Pecorino Siciliano cheese, stirring constantly, adding 1/2 tablespoon oil while mixing.
  • Drain pasta and fold into the mixture, taking care not to break the pasta. Fold in remaining cheese and bread crumbs gently. Top with remaining oil. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.9 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1144 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BROCCOLI RABE PASTA WITH GOLDEN GARLIC



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Broccoli Rabe

Yield Makes 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head of garlic, separated into cloves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounces corkscrew or gemelli pasta
1 pound broccoli rabe, lower coarse stems discarded and remainder cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
Accompaniment: grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a 6- to 8-quart pasta pot of water to a rolling boil and season generously with salt.
  • Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole, then cut them lengthwise into thin slices. Cook the garlic slices in the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil bubbles, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic slowly, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and remove the pan from the heat (the garlic will continue to cook in the residual heat).
  • Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook it, stirring once or twice in the beginning, according to the package instructions. About 4 to 5 minutes before the pasta is done (depending on how tender your broccoli rabe is), stir in the broccoli rabe and continue to boil the mixture, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli rabe is tender.
  • Drain the pasta mixture in a colander and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Spoon the garlic/oil mixture over the pasta and drizzle it with additional olive oil to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh broccoli rabe with tightly closed florets and crisp, deep green leaves.
  • Blanch the broccoli rabe before adding it to the pasta to help preserve its vibrant color and slightly bitter flavor.
  • Use a combination of olive oil and butter to cook the garlic to add richness and depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pasta for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Garnish the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or lemon zest for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rabe pasta with golden garlic is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. The combination of broccoli rabe's slightly bitter flavor, the richness of the garlic and butter sauce, and the al dente pasta creates a harmonious and satisfying dish. This recipe is also versatile, allowing for customization with different types of pasta, vegetables, and seasonings. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this broccoli rabe pasta with golden garlic is a recipe that you will enjoy making and eating.

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