Description
A simple and healthy pasta dish featuring broccoli rabe and garlic for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli rabe to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with broccoli rabe mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Broccoli rabe can be bitter; blanching it for 1 minute before sautéing reduces bitterness.
- Substitute with spinach or kale if broccoli rabe is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian