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

Jiyon Ransome
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water when cooking the broccoli rabe.


Peter Buli
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Unique highs
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I love the way the ricotta cheese and broccoli rabe come together in this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Biddut islam
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This is a great vegetarian dish. The ricotta cheese and broccoli rabe provide a lot of protein and fiber.


Tiffany Pedro
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I loved this dish. The ricotta cheese and lemon zest really helped to mellow out the bitterness of the broccoli rabe.


Hazem Sayed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adrian Davila
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ricotta cheese and lemon zest really complement each other.


Ali Johnson
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Delia Marquez
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Junes Oshafi
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The broccoli rabe and ricotta cheese provide a lot of protein and fiber.


Precious Loveth
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this dish. The broccoli rabe and lemon zest really balanced out the richness of the cheese.


Aki Moni
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This pasta dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the way the ricotta cheese and broccoli rabe come together. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Skyla Cross
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rehmatullah khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta cooks in just a few minutes, and the sauce comes together in no time. I also love that this dish is relatively healthy, thanks to the broccoli rabe and ricotta cheese.


kokichi-san woo!
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The ricotta cheese and lemon zest really helped to mellow out the bitterness of the broccoli rabe.


ITZ BISHOW Gamer
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli rabe added a nice bitterness that balanced out the richness of the ricotta cheese. I also loved the addition of the lemon zest, which really brightened up the dish.