Best 9 Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe And Fried Chickpeas Recipes

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**Explore the Symphony of Flavors with Orecchiette, Broccoli Rabe, and Crispy Chickpeas**

Embark on a culinary journey with a delightful dish that combines the rustic charm of orecchiette pasta, the vibrant bitterness of broccoli rabe, and the nutty crunch of fried chickpeas. This symphony of flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover how to craft this delectable meal with three easy-to-follow recipes: one for the tender orecchiette, one for the savory broccoli rabe, and one for the crispy chickpeas that add a delightful textural contrast. Get ready to indulge in a feast that celebrates the beauty of simple yet exquisite ingredients.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEAS



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Orecchiette with beans, greens, garlic, and chili is one of my standby suppers. The pasta itself is fun to eat. The name translates to "little ears", but to me the pasta shells resemble little belly buttons, the central dimple of which is ideal for trapping the beans. Sometimes I use bitter broccoli rabe or Romanesco broccoli florets. Toasted Bread Crumbs may or may not go into the mix. Grated pecorino may garnish the dish. I've even been known to add crabmeat, steamed clams, shrimp, meatballs, or sausage to the basic mixture of beans, greens, and pasta. Simply put, this dish offers versatility in a bowl, satisfying in its simplest form and hospitable to other flavors.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 generous cup broccoli florets or broccoli rabe
3 to 4 ounces orecchiette
4 tablespoons minced red onion, optional
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 cup diced canned plum tomatoes, optional
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs, recipe follows, optional
Grated pecorino, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Put the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and then drop in the broccoli and cook until tender but not too soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water to set the color. Drain and set aside. If using broccoli rabe, chop coarsely. Then drop the orecchiette into the same boiling salted water.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, if using, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, if using, and broccoli and cook until hot. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta when it is al dente and add it to the broccoli sauce, along with the toasted bread crumbs, if using. Warm through. Transfer to a warmed bowl and sprinkle with pecorino, if desired.
  • Toasted Bread Crumbs: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse 2 cups diced country-style bread, crusts removed, until you have coarse crumbs. Toss the crumbs in a bowl with 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. The crumbs can be stored in the pantry in a covered container for up to a month.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
Kosher salt to taste, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed
1 pound orecchiette pasta
4 cloves garlic, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate and reserve pan and sausage drippings.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and broccoli rabe and cook, uncovered, until broccoli rabe is bright green and tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Immediately transfer broccoli rabe using tongs to a colander (reserve boiling water) and rinse under cold running water. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Add pasta to reserved boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat reserved pan and drippings over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, continually stirring, until broccoli rabe is hot and tender, about 5 minutes. Slice sausage into 1/4-inch thick coins and add to pan and mix well cook until sausage is warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
  • Drain pasta in a colander in sink, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid. Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli rabe mixture. Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnish with Parmesean and serve.

BROCCOLI RABE AND ORECCHIETTE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound orecchiette, (little ear shaped pastas) cooked al dente
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds, broccoli rabe 2 large bunches
Salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 or 5 turns of the pan
6 to 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 full teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a pot of water on the stove to bring to a boil for pasta. Cover pot to bring water to a boil. Salt the water to season it and add half a pound of "little ears" pasta. Cook to al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Trim ends off broccoli rabe, coarsely chop it and add it to a deep skillet. Add 2 or 3 cups of water to the pan. Cover the pan and bring the broccoli rabe to a boil. When the rabe wilts down into the pan, salt it. Simmer the rabe for about 7 minutes until tender and no longer bitter. The color should remain deep green. Drain the rabe and reserve. Return the deep skillet to the stove and place it over medium heat. Add 5 turns of the pan of extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and saute 2 to3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broccoli rabe and turn to coat them in garlic oil. Drain pasta reserving 3/4 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta and water to the pan. Toss pasta and broccoli rabe with lots of grated cheese, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve immediately.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt for pasta water
2 pounds broccoli rabe (weight includes central stems)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound dried or 1 1/2 pounds fresh or ecchiette, or other pasta, like penne
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut broccoli rabe flowers and leaves away from large central stems. Chop flowers, leaves and smaller stems coarsely, and discard large stems.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic. Once it starts to sizzle, increase the heat to high, and stir in the broccoli rabe. Stir until the greens have completely wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to boiling water, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and return it to pot. Pour cooked greens, remaining olive oil and cheese over pasta, and toss quickly. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately. Pass extra grated Parmesan cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 770, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 893 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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This mouthwatering recipe for orecchiette with broccoli rabe comes courtesy of Donatella Arpaia.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound), casing removed and crumbled
1 pound Fresh Semolina Orecchiette
1 pound broccoli rabe, washed, trimmed, and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl; set sausage and skillet aside.
  • Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt, return to a boil and add broccoli rabe. Cook 1 minute and drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid; set aside.
  • Bring a second large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, return to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
  • Place reserved skillet over medium-high heat and add oil, broccoli rabe, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Return sausage to the skillet along with the orecchiette. Stir to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid if pasta seems too dry; sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, ONIONS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Marian Burros

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

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings as main dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound orecchiette (little ears) or rigatoni
1 large head broccoli, trimmed into small flowerettes, about 3 cups
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium-size red onion, diced, about 1 cup
1 1/3 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups diced canned plum tomatoes (1 28- or 29-ounce can
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano or pecorino (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the orecchiette in boiling water until tender but firm; drain.
  • Blanch the broccoli for about 2 or 3 minutes in boiling water until almost tender, then rinse in ice water to halt cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan and saute the onion until it is soft. Add the chickpeas and garlic and warm.
  • Add the tomatoes and broccoli and heat. Stir in the drained pasta; season with salt, if desired, and pepper and serve, sprinkled with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 624, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

EASY ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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Olive oil and Parmesan cheese offset the bite of the broccoli rabe in this classic orecchiette pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, rinsed, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound orecchiette pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt generously. Add broccoli rabe. Cook until leaves are wilted, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli rabe to colander; drain well.
  • Return water to a boil, and add pasta; cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until soft, 30 seconds, being careful not to brown. Add anchovy fillets, if using, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli rabe; cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add pasta to broccoli rabe mixture; toss to combine, adding reserved cooking water as desired. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve with Parmesan and lemon wedges.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKPEAS



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This recipe from "Solo Suppers" is supposed to serve one so I doubled the recipe to make enough for myself and my husband for dinner. I ended up with leftovers for a second meal!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

19 ounces chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup broccoli rabe, coarsely chopped
4 ounces orecchiette
4 tablespoons red onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 ounces diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
romano cheese, for serving
2 cups French bread, cut into cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the toasted bread crumbs, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, pulse the bread cubes until you have coarse crumbs.
  • Toss the crumbs in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Store in a covered container for up to 1 month.
  • To make the pasta, put the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the salt and then drop in the broccoli rabe and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water to set the colour.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Drop the orecchiette into the same boiling, salted water and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and broccoli rabe and cook until hot.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta when it is ready and it to the sauce, along with toasted bread crumbs, and warm through.
  • Transfer to a warmed bowl and sprinkle with romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2717.6, Fat 98.8, SaturatedFat 14.2, Sodium 11224.1, Carbohydrate 390.3, Fiber 42.8, Sugar 20.9, Protein 71.5

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Parmesan     Broccoli     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces orecchiette or shell pasta
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed, chopped
2/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until beginning to color, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and cook until pasta is just tender, but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer pasta and broccoli rabe to large bowl. Pour garlic oil over. Sprinkle with cheeses and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli rabe. It should be tender but still have a bit of a bite.
  • Fry the chickpeas until they are crispy. This will give them a nice texture and flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to your dish.
  • Season your dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe and fried chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this orecchiette with broccoli rabe and fried chickpeas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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