ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI-RABE PESTO

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Crisp salami adds a welcome piquant crunch to this bright, nutty fall pasta, but feel free to omit if you want to keep it vegetarian.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound broccoli rabe, tough stems removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 ounce pecorino, grated (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces salami, such as sopressata, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 pound orecchiette
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath; drain well. Add to the bowl of a food processor with garlic, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 1/4 cup oil; process until smooth.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium. Add salami; cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, return pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups water. Add pasta to skillet with pesto and half of salami. Add pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to evenly coat. Season with pepper and nutmeg, sprinkle with remaining salami, and serve.

Sayam Gaming
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Regina Suico
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This was delicious! The broccoli rabe pesto was so flavorful and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Azaria Wilcox
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually add some crumbled sausage or bacon to the pesto for extra flavor.


Them
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra garlic and salt to make it more flavorful.


Evon Henson
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Really easy to make and very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ann Kylie
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Made this for dinner last night. Was a big fan of the flavors, but the orecchiette was a bit too al dente for my taste. Otherwise, very good!


Md Khan
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Yum! Loved this recipe. My family raved about it!


ms Jamser
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This orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto was so good! I'm not usually a fan of broccoli rabe, but it was surprisingly delicious in the pesto. Such a great combination of flavors!


Pasan Milindu
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5 stars! This is a delicious and easy recipe. I used whole wheat orecchiette and it worked great. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for some heat. Will definitely be making this again.


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I made orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto last night and it was a hit! The pesto was so flavorful with the broccoli rabe, garlic, and pine nuts. And the orecchiette pasta was the perfect shape to hold the sauce. Leftovers were just as good the next