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.

Jersey Fletcher
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The orecchiette pasta was overcooked and the broccoli rabe was too bitter.


Blaze 420
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Seifix Network
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the red pepper flakes. The dish was still delicious.


Daniel Santos
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I substituted kale for the broccoli rabe and it turned out just as good.


bilal Zombie
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe.


Rene Griffin
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Faizi Imran
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My family loved this dish! The sausage added a nice richness, and the cheese made it extra creamy. We'll definitely be making this again.


Isabel Kenivale
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The orecchiette pasta was cooked perfectly, and the broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful.


Inam Wazir
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be adding it to my regular rotation of recipes.


Michel Kazan
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli rabe, but this recipe changed my mind. The bitterness was mellowed out by the other ingredients, and the overall flavor was delicious.


Carleena Wood
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Wow! This dish was a hit at our dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique flavors and how well the ingredients complemented each other.


Nisha
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This orecchiette with broccoli rabe was a delightful meal! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the bitterness of the broccoli rabe offsetting the sweetness of the sausage and the creaminess of the cheese. The orecchiette pasta was cooked to per