Best 13 Broccoli Rabe With Pasta Recipes

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Broccoli rabe with pasta is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and nutritious. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish to serve at a special occasion, there is a broccoli rabe with pasta recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for this classic dish, so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA



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"I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish." -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound broccoli rabe
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE (CIMA DI RAPA)



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This is a very popular winter dish in Italy. Broccoli rabe is sauteed then tossed with anchovies, garlic, bread crumbs and grated Pecorino Siciliano cheese. This version was given to me by a Sicilian friend. Enjoy with a nice hearty red wine and you'll be ready for any winter weather! Garnish with a little more bread crumbs and grated cheese.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) box gluten-free tortiglioni pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 anchovies
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 pounds broccoli rabe, stemmed and cut into large pieces
1 ½ cups toasted plain gluten-free bread crumbs, divided
1 cup grated Pecorino Siciliano cheese, divided
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortiglioni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add anchovies and garlic. Saute until slightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes, but do not overcook garlic, as this will make the dish bitter. Add broccoli rabe and stir to coat. Alternately add 1/2 of the bread crumbs and 1/2 of the Pecorino Siciliano cheese, stirring constantly, adding 1/2 tablespoon oil while mixing.
  • Drain pasta and fold into the mixture, taking care not to break the pasta. Fold in remaining cheese and bread crumbs gently. Top with remaining oil. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.9 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1144 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BROCCOLI RABE AND SALAMI PASTA



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We call this one "Rabes and Salames" around the house - enjoy!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound rigatoni with lines, cooked to al dente
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at table
1/3 pound salami, chopped (Genoa, sopressata, hot or sweet, or a mix)
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches water in a deep skillet to a boil for broccoli rabe and 1 large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Salt the water liberally.
  • Simmer the broccoli rabe in water 10 to 12 minutes, then drain. Return the skillet to medium heat with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper to the oil and gently cook a couple of minutes, add broccoli rabe and cook 5 minutes more.
  • While the broccoli rabe cooks, drop the rigatoni into the boiling water and cook until al dente. Just before draining reserve 1 cup starchy liquid.
  • Combine the ricotta, Parmesan, salami and black pepper, to taste, in a pasta bowl. Add the starchy liquid and stir. Add the broccoli rabe and pasta and toss 2 minutes to coat and combine.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 shallots, crushed and peeled
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 pound pasta, such as campanelle
1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup freshly grated Grana Padana cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add salt and broccoli rabe to the boiling water. Cook until just tender. Drain, and transfer to ice bath. When cool, drain, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook until just golden. Add sausage; saute, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through. Add broccoli rabe and stock. Cook until heated through.
  • Into the same large pot, add pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  • Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOASTED GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS



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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

Salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 or 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and slivered
1 cup bread crumbs, preferably homemade
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
About 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed
1 pound spaghetti, linguine or other long pasta
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

BROCCOLI RABE PASTA WITH GOLDEN GARLIC



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Broccoli Rabe

Yield Makes 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head of garlic, separated into cloves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounces corkscrew or gemelli pasta
1 pound broccoli rabe, lower coarse stems discarded and remainder cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
Accompaniment: grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a 6- to 8-quart pasta pot of water to a rolling boil and season generously with salt.
  • Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole, then cut them lengthwise into thin slices. Cook the garlic slices in the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil bubbles, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic slowly, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and remove the pan from the heat (the garlic will continue to cook in the residual heat).
  • Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook it, stirring once or twice in the beginning, according to the package instructions. About 4 to 5 minutes before the pasta is done (depending on how tender your broccoli rabe is), stir in the broccoli rabe and continue to boil the mixture, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli rabe is tender.
  • Drain the pasta mixture in a colander and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Spoon the garlic/oil mixture over the pasta and drizzle it with additional olive oil to taste.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PASTA



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound broccoli rabe
3/4 pound tubular pasta, like penne or rigatoni
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 large red sweet pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch-long strips
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim and wash the broccoli rabe, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash in cold water, and drain.
  • In a large kettle, add enough salted water to cook the broccoli rabe. Bring to a boil, and cook until crisply tender. Do not overcook. Remove the broccoli rabe, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid in the kettle.
  • Bring the kettle with the cooking liquid to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet, and add the garlic. Cook briefly, do not brown. Add the pepper flakes, the sweet pepper, rosemary and oregano, and cook, stirring briefly. Add the crushed tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the drained pasta, the cooked broccoli rabe and the reserved cooking liquid, the remaining olive oil and the Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring and tossing, for 1 minute. Check seasoning; serve immediately on hot serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 574, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 911 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Tips: Cook the broccoli rabe the night before and you'll be way ahead. Whatever you do, read the recipe through start to finish before you get started. It's a little out of the ordinary but relatively painless. Cook off the garlic and sausage up to one hour ahead and let it sit in the pan until you're ready to finish the dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed of damaged leaves
1 pound orecchiette or other pasta noodle
2 tablespoons water
4 to 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 pound Italian sausage, cut into quarter-inch slices
Salt
1 cup coarse, seasoned bread crumbs, toasted, optional garnish
Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the broccoli rabe into 3 to 4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until tender and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Before you drain broccoli rabe, reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain and rinse the broccoli rabe with cold water until it has cooled off. Spread it out on a towel to finish draining.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place 2 tablespoons of water into a cold skillet with garlic and sausage and then turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour reserved broccoli water into pan with sausage.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place back in pot you cooked it in and season with salt. Pour sausage sauce over pasta and stir in cooked broccoli rabe. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
  • If the Queen's coming to dinner: Garnish with fresh bread crumbs and/or freshly grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND GARLIC



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Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Noodle     Broccoli Rabe     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spaghetti
1 (1-lb) bunch broccoli rabe, hollow stems discarded and leaves and remaining stems cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is 5 minutes from finished, add broccoli rabe to pot and continue to cook until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook remaining ingredients in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss to combine.

PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE



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You can substitute the same amount of broccoli for the broccoli rabe in this recipe. Cut florets into small pieces; peel and coarsely chop the thick stems.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds (1 to 2 bunches) broccoli rabe, coarsely chopped
1 pound gemelli (or other short pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese (1 2/3 cups)
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, boil broccoli rabe 1 minute; with a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander to drain. In same pot of water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add broccoli rabe; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ricotta and milk; cook just until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add contents of skillet to pasta; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g

BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA FOR 2



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"I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the rapini less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish." -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces uncooked linguine
8 ounces broccoli rabe
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PASTA WITH VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Pasta With Vegetarian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vegetarian Queen

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads broccoli rabe
1 head garlic
3 dried hot peppers
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
3 -4 vegetarian Italian sausages
1 lb pasta (penne works well)

Steps:

  • Cut Broccoli Rabe all the way down to end of stems. Cut in about 1/2 inch sections on top and get smaller as you go down. When stems get very tough towards bottom stop cutting and discard.
  • Wash thoroughly and drain.
  • Place in large pot cover with water add salt.
  • Bring to boil uncovered and then reduce heat.
  • Simmer until all is soft about 45 minutes.
  • Drain when cooked set aside.
  • At the same time Broccoli is cooking, cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water.
  • Drain when cooked and put aside.
  • While Pasta and Rabe are cooking fry the sausage in about 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil until brown. Set aside.
  • Chop Garlic.
  • Place Olive Oil in Pan heat and then add garlic.
  • When you SMELL the garlic (not brown) add the Hot Pepper and slowly add Brocoli Rabe.
  • Toss oil and garlic through all Broccoli Rabe.
  • Toss in Pasta and Sausage.
  • Cover with generous sprinkle of Parmasian Cheese.
  • Serve.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.1, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 15.9

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH FUSILLI PASTA



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This recipe was printed in Boston Globe's 'Ask the Chef' column this week. The recipe originates from Rino's Place in East Boston. It's pretty tasty (even my 9 year old devoured it) and gave me an excuse to try a new veggie -- broccoli rabe. I'm posting the recipe the way I made it tonight, but if you want to try the Rino's Place, full calorie version, use 5/8 C of oil instead of 1/3 C and add 4 tablespoons of butter at the same time as the wine. I made this with whole wheat fusilli -- its a bit heavier and a little nuttier tasting than regular fusilli, and offers your family a serving of whole grains. I think this dish would go well as a dish to pass or as a dish to serve for company.

Provided by Lowfat Linda

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces fusilli (or gemelli)
2 bunches broccoli rabe, de-stemmed
1/2 cup flour
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water.
  • Remove the pasta from the water with a strainer, saving the water in the pot. Set pasta aside.
  • Return water to the heat and bring to a boil.
  • Blanch broccoli rabe for two minutes, then strain and set aside.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan and cook chicken for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Add garlic, broccoli rabe, salt and pepper to chicken, toss to combine.
  • Add wine and broth, stir to combine and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta, stir to combine and remove from heat.
  • Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 273.2, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 65.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe with bright green leaves and firm stems. Avoid any that are wilted or yellowing.
  • Trim the broccoli rabe properly: Cut off the tough ends of the stems and remove any leaves that are damaged or wilted.
  • Blanch the broccoli rabe: Blanching helps to preserve the broccoli rabe's vibrant green color and crisp texture. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli rabe. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli rabe is bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the broccoli rabe to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a pasta that is made with high-quality ingredients and has a good texture.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. It refers to the ideal texture of cooked pasta, which should be slightly firm to the bite.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pasta, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
  • Add the broccoli rabe to the pasta at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the broccoli rabe from overcooking.
  • Season the dish to taste: Once the dish is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rabe with pasta is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up fresh broccoli rabe and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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