PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE, WALNUTS, AND PECORINO

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Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Walnut     Summer     Broccoli Rabe     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
2 large bunches broccoli rabe (rapini),* stemmed, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup crme frache or whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1 pound penne
1 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and sauté until golden and soft, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and sauté, tossing with tongs, until slightly softened and bright green, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, crme frache, and lemon peel, then 1/3 cup cheese.
  • 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, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Stir in broccoli rabe mixture and walnuts, adding 1/2 cup cooking liquid to moisten and adding more by tablespoonfuls if needed. Divide pasta among bowls. Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.
  • *An Italian leafy green vegetable with scattered clusters of tiny, broccoli-like florets; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Jack Solano
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This dish was delicious! The broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful, and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of richness and nuttiness. I would definitely make this again.


Baby Choppa
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I loved this recipe! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Ebenezer Essel
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful, and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of richness and nuttiness. I would definitely make this again.


Arif Miea
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Alfred Raditau
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli rabe. The dish was easy to make and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Brown Jah UG
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This dish was delicious! The broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful, and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of richness and nuttiness. I would definitely make this again.


Iqra Mustafa Abro
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I loved this recipe! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Nalani Sriyalatha
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The broccoli rabe was a little bitter, but the walnuts and Pecorino cheese helped to balance out the flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Babin Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sowpon Kumar
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This was a great recipe! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Dee Monga McDowell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The broccoli rabe is a great way to add some bitterness to the dish, and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese add a nice touch of richness and nuttiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe t


Armani Baearam
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used whole wheat penne and it worked great. The broccoli rabe was a little bitter, but the walnuts and Pecorino cheese helped to balance out the flavor. I would definitely make this again.


ricky alvarez
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I love broccoli rabe, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves br


Awoul Ali
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe. I had a bunch that was starting to wilt, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The dish was delicious and came together quickly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anne Gafo
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a whole bunch of broccoli rabe and it was the perfect amount. The walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice touch of richness and nuttiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shafa Fatheshahi
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bitterness of the broccoli rabe was mellowed out by the sweetness of the walnuts and the saltiness of the Pecorino cheese. I'll definitely be making th


Md Famin
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli rabe was tender but still had a little bit of a bite to it, and the walnuts and Pecorino cheese added a nice richness and nuttiness. Would definitely make this again.


Siboniso Daluxolo
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This pasta dish was a hit! The broccoli rabe added a slightly bitter flavor that balanced out the richness of the walnuts and Pecorino cheese. I also loved the crunch of the walnuts. Next time, I might add some crumbled sausage or pancetta for an ext


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