Best 8 Pasta With Broccoli Rabe White Beans And Fontina Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes offer a symphony of flavors and textures quite like pasta with broccoli rabe, white beans, and fontina cheese. This delectable dish is a captivating journey through contrasting tastes and harmonious ingredients, showcasing the perfect balance between earthy bitterness, creamy richness, and savory depth. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let us guide you through the essential elements and techniques to create a pasta dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI RABE, WHITE BEAN, AND FONTINA PASTA



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces whole-wheat shells, fusilli, or chiocciole
1 large bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, or 8 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
2/3 cup toasted bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions. Stir in broccoli rabe (or spinach) during the last 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Dry the pot. 2. Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add beans, vinegar, salt and pepper and the pasta and broccoli rabe (or spinach). 3. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add cheese, stirring until it melts. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs, if desired.

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.

BROCCOLI RABE, WHITE BEAN, AND FONTINA PASTA



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According to Real Age, the source of this recipe: "With well over the RDA of vitamin C and vitamin A -- and a healthy dose of both iron and calcium -- what's not to love about this fiber-rich pasta dish?"

Provided by bluejay11702

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or 8 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
2/3 cup toasted breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions. Stir in broccoli rabe (or spinach) during the last 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Dry the pot.
  • Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add beans, vinegar, salt and pepper and the pasta and broccoli rabe (or spinach).
  • Cook, stirring, until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat; add cheese, stirring until it melts. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 702.2, Carbohydrate 96.9, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 3, Protein 28.8

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

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.

WHITE BEAN PICCATA PASTA WITH BROCCOLI



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The bright lemon-caper sauce for which chicken piccata is known plays equally well with other proteins, like swordfish, or creamy white beans, and forms a glossy, tangy sauce well suited to pasta. Throw broccoli - or any another quick-cooking vegetable, like asparagus, broccoli rabe or peas - into the pasta's boiling water in the last few minutes, and you've effortlessly managed to squeeze a green into this vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound mezze rigatoni or casarecce
2 cups small broccoli florets (from 1 head broccoli)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini or great Northern, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup drained capers
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
Black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli (the broccoli should be crisp-tender when the pasta is al dente). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.
  • While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a large (12-inch) skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt and stir until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water, the beans, capers and a pinch of salt, and simmer until saucy and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the lemon juice, cooked pasta and broccoli, and stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls, top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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

ADRIANA'S PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, CANNELLINI BEAN, AND BROCCOLI RABE



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You need to try it with fresh Italian flavors from http://www.cookiesfromitaly.com/recipes/pasta_sausage_beans_broccoli_rabe.htm

Provided by thorntonspartan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 ounces dry pasta (any shape)
8 ounces hot Italian sausage, casings removed
19 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups broccoli rabe (1-inch pieces)
1/4 cup chicken broth
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Cook pasta according to instructions.
  • Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  • Crumble sausage into a large skillet on medium heat. When it starts to release oils, mix in beans.
  • When sausage looks close to cooked, stir in broccoli rabe.
  • Season a little bit of salt and pepper.
  • When broccoli rabe is wilted, add pasta and chicken broth.
  • Turn up to high heat and stir around for about 1 minute, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Season again to taste.
  • Makes 2 to 3 servings.
  • That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 754.4, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 14.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli rabe: Look for broccoli rabe that has deep green leaves and firm, tightly closed buds.
  • Prepare the broccoli rabe properly: Remove the tough stems from the broccoli rabe and chop the leaves and buds into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook the broccoli rabe until tender: Broccoli rabe should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better the pasta will taste. Use fresh vegetables, good quality cheese, and flavorful olive oil.
  • Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a grating of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Pasta with broccoli rabe, white beans, and fontina is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and flavorful pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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