SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOASTED GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS
Broccoli rabe can take whatever you throw at it and still shine. Its mild but distinctive bitterness dominates almost anything you cook it with - but what's wrong with that? So a pasta sauce that features it teamed with garlic and chili flakes is a natural. Add bread crumbs for crunch and the dish is a real winner. You can use the same pot for cooking the broccoli and the pasta; you can use the same skillet for toasting the bread crumbs and finishing the dish. The whole thing will be done within 20 or 30 minutes, and it will showcase broccoli rabe beautifully, as it deserves.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When oil is warm, cook garlic just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and red pepper flakes and cook until bread crumbs are golden, 5 minutes or so. Remove and set aside.
- Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well and chop. Cook pasta in same pot.
- Meanwhile, add remaining oil to skillet over medium-low heat. Add broccoli rabe and toss well; sprinkle with salt and pepper. When it is warm add garlic and bread crumbs and mix well.
- When pasta is done, drain it, reserving a little cooking water. Toss pasta in skillet with broccoli rabe mixture, moistening with a little reserved water if necessary. Adjust seasonings and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
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Bilal Khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
ARFAZ. ALAM
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the toasted garlic and bread crumbs added a nice touch.
gol vali
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Jasmine Stavrinos
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe. I will definitely be making this again.
Muazzam Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustafa Omani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the toasted garlic and bread crumbs added a nice touch.
nahedur rahaman shanto
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less red pepper flakes.
Haroonkhan ahmed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Heather Meredith
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The broccoli rabe was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ajuorah dera
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe. I will definitely be making this again.
Imran Jaffery
[email protected]Delicious!
Rahim Wial
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a little less garlic than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ataur Rohaman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I made this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really good and the toasted garlic and bread crumbs added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a differen
Trina Das
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat spaghetti and it turned out really well. The broccoli rabe was a little bitter, but that's just how I like it. I will definitely be making this again.
Nigel Lucas
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Jayla Armstrong
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. The broccoli rabe was perfectly cooked and the toasted garlic and bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.