ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND FRIED CHICKPEAS

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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Chickpea     Winter     Broccoli Rabe     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound orecchiette pasta (little ear-shaped pasta) or penne
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), well drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
1 1-pound bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook orecchiette in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter with olive oil in another large pot over high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add garbanzo beans and sauté until garbanzo beans are beginning to color, about 8 minutes. Add half of sliced fresh sage and sauté 1 minute to blend flavors.
  • Add broccoli rabe, wine, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to pot. Cover and simmer until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and add pasta, remaining sage, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Mix in more of reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if pasta is dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl and serve.

Sujan Bista
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Filomena German
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish was bland.


Miisqii Love
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The dish was a bit too oily for my taste.


Md bossa
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I'm not a fan of chickpeas, but I loved them in this dish.


Su Mon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe.


Hanan Nasef
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I served this dish with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Nabab islam official Club
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I added a bit of red pepper flakes to the dish for a little extra spice.


Lorrie Freiler
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I made this dish with whole wheat orecchiette and it was just as delicious.


Arsal Rajput031745
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Tala Mohamed Tala Mohamed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Mani Rai
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I love the crispy texture of the fried chickpeas. They add a nice crunch to the dish.


Johnny Bitsoi
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


jafar Jutt
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


BM Yasin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and asked for the recipe.


Hollie Alberts
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. Even my picky kids loved it!


waleska Baez
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but this dish changed my mind. The bitterness of the greens was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chickpeas and the nuttiness of the orecchiette.


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This orecchiette with broccoli rabe and fried chickpeas dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply amazing.