CAVATELLI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND CANNELINI BEANS RECIPE

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Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Cannelini Beans Recipe image

Provided by joanmarie

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling when serving
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
3 cups cannellini beans, cooked till just tender and drained
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cavatelli pasta, cooked until just al dente and kept warm
1/2 cup pancetta, julienned and sauteed until crispy, drained
Parmigiano-Reggiano or Asiago, shaved or grated, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat the 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until just beginning to caramelize around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the broccoli rabe and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the cannellini beans, chicken broth, crushed red pepper and basil and cook at a simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced slightly and the beans are just beginning to break apart, about 15 minutes. The sauce should be brothy. Remove from the heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. When ready to serve, transfer the warm pasta to a large bowl. Add half of the sauce and toss to combine. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls, with more sauce ladled over the top. Sprinkle each serving with some of the crispy pancetta and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, to taste. Pass the cheese at the table for guests to add at their own discretion.

Almamie Jawara
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Arpan Dangaura
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The broccoli rabe and cannellini beans are a great addition to the cavatelli.


saeed faraz
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


DBsha Thapa
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal.


VIPER AMRIT
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Kailyn Posey
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Hussain Mughal
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So yummy!


Anika Genovese
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This dish was delicious! The cavatelli was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful. The cannellini beans added a nice creaminess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


David Burnett
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of sausage to the dish for extra flavor.


Marin Rockford
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This cavatelli dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli rabe added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the cannellini beans. The lemon zest and red pepper flakes gave the dish a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this