PAPPARDELLE WITH PANCETTA, BROCCOLI RABE, AND PINE NUTS
Salty pancetta, luxurious pine nuts, and the bitter flavor of broccoli rabe come together in this simple pasta dish.
Provided by Kristine Kidd
Categories Leafy Green Nut Pasta Pork Sauté Quick & Easy High Fiber Bacon Spring Broccoli Rabe Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Discard garlic. Add onion, pancetta, and fennel seeds to skillet; sauté until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add dried crushed red pepper, then broccoli rabe stems and cook 4 minutes to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli rabe tops, sprinkle with salt, and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Add pasta to skillet with broccoli rabe and stir over low heat to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup cheese. Season to taste with salt and generous amount of pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, passing additional cheese separately.
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Mohsin Adnan
a@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Hareem Asghar
ahareem@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It worked great!
Kawindya Somarathna
kawindyasomarathna@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and satisfying meal.
Mairaj Ali Ghafoori
mg@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor, the broccoli rabe is slightly bitter, and the pine nuts add a nutty flavor.
Fredi Xhaferaj
fredix7@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is so easy to make, yet it's so impressive. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
Ayabonga Nkqetho
ayabonga.n@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to sneak some vegetables into my kids' diet.
Nik Joynes
n.j83@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.
Kamal Deep
dkamal@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I loved this dish! The pancetta and pine nuts really helped to balance out the bitterness of the broccoli rabe.
Umair niz
un@hotmail.frThis recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe.
Sandip “Good Game Channal” Budha
sbudha@gmail.comI didn't have any pine nuts on hand, so I used chopped walnuts instead. They worked great!
Md Nazim Hawlader
m-h37@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less pancetta next time.
SSEMAKULA ALOYSIUS
aloysius_s74@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jason Bradley
b@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
stojance andonov
s@aol.comWow, this dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pancetta, broccoli rabe, and pine nuts was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the crispy texture of the pancetta and the slight bitterness of the broccoli rabe. Definitely a keeper