Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Tortelloni with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta recipe. This traditional dish, hailing from the Emilia-Romagna region, combines the flavors of fresh broccoli rabe, savory pancetta, and creamy cheese-filled tortelloni in a symphony of taste. Savor the bitterness of the broccoli rabe balanced by the richness of the pancetta and the delicate sweetness of the tortelloni, all enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce.
Alongside this classic recipe, we present two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Tortelloni with Broccoli Rabe and Mushrooms recipe offers a hearty and flavorful meatless alternative. And for those who crave a touch of seafood, our Tortelloni with Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp recipe brings together the flavors of the sea and land in perfect harmony.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI RABE SOUP WITH TORTELLINI
Steps:
- Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Cut 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; trim woody stems. Coarsely chop stems and leaves; add to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain and remove from pan; sprinkle with nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon pepper., In same Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until brown and crisp, 4-5 minutes. Add onion and remaining pepper; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next six ingredients and broccoli rabe; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain., Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs from soup. Add chicken to soup; heat through. To serve, spoon tortellini into individual bowls; pour soup into bowls. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1058mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
BROCCOLI CHEESE TORTELLINI
"When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When we moved away, I came up with this to satisfy my craving." Darlene Brenden - Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook cream and broccoli, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. , Stir 2 cups cheese and pepper into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 46g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
ORECCHIETTE WITH PANCETTA, PUMPKIN AND BROCCOLI RABE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the pumpkin with olive oil and salt and place in a single layer on a sheet tray. Bake in the oven until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water. Drop the broccoli rabe into the pot of boiling water, swirl it around, remove it from the water and immediately plunge into the salty ice water. Reserve the boiling water. Remove the broccoli rabe from the ice water, squeeze out the excess water and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the pancetta and red pepper flakes. Bring the pan to medium heat and cook the pancetta until brown and crispy. Add the roasted pumpkin and about 3/4 cup of the broccoli rabe cooking water. Simmer until the water reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the orecchiette to the reserved boiling broccoli rabe water and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than the cooking time says on the box. Remove the pasta from the water and add to the pan with the pancetta and pumpkin. Add the broccoli rabe and about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook until the water has evaporated and the sauce clings to the pasta, about 1 minute. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the grated parmigiana. Toss vigorously.
- Divide the pasta among dishes, sprinkle with a little more grated parm and top with the roasted green pumpkin seeds.
SHELLS WITH BROCCOLI RABE & PANCETTA
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large (11 by 5 1/2-inch) pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccoli rabe and slice the rest crosswise in 2-inch pieces. When the water boils, cook the broccoli rabe for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. With a wire skimmer or tongs, lift the broccoli rabe (don't drain the pot!) into a large bowl and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil, add the shells, and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) sauté pan, add the pancetta, and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes and toss well. Add the cooked shells, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and toss. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, until all the ingredients are heated through, adding enough of the reserved cooking water so the pasta isn't dry. Serve hot in large shallow bowls with a large dollop of ricotta and drizzled with olive oil, and with grated Parmesan on the side.
CHICKEN TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI RABE
Make and share this Chicken Tortellini With Broccoli Rabe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bricookie55
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil; cook broccoli rabe in water for 1 minute. With tongs, transfer broccoli rabe to a colander, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- Add tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in broccoli rabe and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and cook for 1 minute. Stir in butter and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add wine and simmer until reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tortellini to the vegetables. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet and toss to mix. Transfer to shallow bowls and top with the parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 230.4, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.6
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, AND GARLIC
It's easy to transform frozen cheese tortellini into a real meal--just toss the pasta with garlicky broccoli, ripe tomatoes, and a touch of butter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add broccoli and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes (if skillet gets too dry, add a little water).
- Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return tortellini to pot. Add broccoli mixture, tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Gradually, add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that lightly coats tortellini. Serve immediately.
BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PANCETTA
Another lovely side from the Culinary Resource Center at Central Market. Variations suggested include: Serve tossed with freshly cooked pasta, such as fusilli or orechiette, and ricotta cheese. Serve as a cold salad, or Add stock and rice to make a light soup.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook until just bright green, then immediately remove and plunge into ice water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until lightly-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 2 T olive oil and pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and more oil if needed. Toss and cook until tender and heated through. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Transfer to a platter and garnish with more pepper flakes, parmesan and/or bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.4
TORTELLONI WITH BROCCOLI RABE & PANCETTA
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- HEAT 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes or until almost crisp. With slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towel-lined plate.
- ADD remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add half of the broccoli rabe; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining broccoli rabe and salt; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- PREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ¿ cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan along with broccoli rabe, pancetta, reserved cooking water and pine nuts. Season with pepper. Serve with cheese.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh broccoli rabe. If you can't find broccoli rabe, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or spinach.
- To make the pancetta extra crispy, cook it over medium-high heat until it is browned and slightly charred.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the broccoli rabe and pancetta by hand.
- Be careful not to overcook the tortelloni. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Serve the tortelloni immediately, topped with the pancetta, broccoli rabe, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This tortelloni with broccoli rabe and pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tortelloni are filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, and they are tossed with a flavorful sauce made with pancetta, broccoli rabe, and garlic. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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