Broccoli Rabe With Pancetta And Tomatoes Recipes

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Clean the rapini in lots of water, removing any loose dirt & the bottom portion of the stems which appear tough. Cut into 4-inch lengths.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the rapini, just enough water or stock to add moisture to the bottom for cooking, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until desired tenderness, about 15-30 minutes adding extra water if needed.
• Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate.
• Garnish with Crushed pepper flakes.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND ORECCHIETTE

Steps:

• Heat a large sauteuse, saute pan, or large sauce pot over medium heat, then add the olive oil.
• Add the pancetta and saute gently until some of the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes.
• Add the onions, garlic and red chile flakes to the pancetta and saute until the onions and garlic soften and turn golden, about 4 minutes. Be careful not to burn the onion and garlic or they will become bitter.
• Add the broccoli rabe to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens begin to wilt.
• Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a small saucepan.
• Add 1 cup of the hot chicken stock to the saute pan and bring to a boil. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and orecchiette to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue stirring the contents of the pan and cook until the pasta becomes al dente, about 15 minutes. Slowly add more hot chicken stock, then water, as needed, to cook the pasta.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PANCETTA

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.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Place broccoli rabe in boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Drain. Place in ice water to cool.
• Squeeze liquid from broccoli rabe and set aside.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and add garlic. Saute' for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
• Add broccoli rabe, tomatoes, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until tender.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOMATOES, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to same pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, anchovies, and crushed pepper; sauté until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.
• Add vegetable mixture and lemon juice to pasta; toss to coat.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup basil and 3/4 cup cheese; toss to blend. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.

PASTA WITH PANCETTA, BROCCOLI OR BROCCOLI RABE AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
• Discard garlic. Add onion, pancetta and fennel seeds to skillet; sauté until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add crushed red pepper (if using), then broccoli stems and cook 4 minutes to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli tops, sprinkle with salt, and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Add pasta to skillet with broccoli and stir over low heat to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup cheese. Season to taste wtih salt and a generous amount of pepper.
• Transfer to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, passing additional grated cheese separately.