Pasta Frittata With Broccoli Rabe And Sun Dried 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.

SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place a colander in the sink with a glass liquid measuring cup or heat-safe bowl next to it. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, as directed on the package instructions. Remove the pot from heat and ladle/pour about 1 cup of the pasta water in the glass measuring cup. Drain the pasta in the colander and let it rest, covered loosely with a pot lid or plate.
• Place a small, heat-safe bowl near the stove. In a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot, add the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic begins to simmer. Cook for about 30 seconds more to infuse the oil with spicy, garlicky flavor, but do not let the garlic brown. Pour and scrape the seasoned oil into the heatproof bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a clean kitchen rag or paper towel.
• Return the pan to the stove. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-low until shimmering. Add the broccoli and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli has shrunk to a single layer in the pan and turned bright green, and most have some browning on them (about ten minutes). Don't quit cooking prematurely here; you want the broccoli to be nice and toasty.
• Get out the pan's lid or a cookie sheet and keep it handy. Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Measure out 1/3 cup pasta water (keep the rest for later) and pour it into the pan. Cover the pan with your lid or cookie sheet and continue cooking until the water has simmered down to almost nothing, about 15 to 30 seconds. Uncover and remove the pan from heat.
• Add the drained pasta to the pan and drizzle in all of the infused oil. Give it a stir, then add the goat cheese and most of the Parmigiano. Stir until everything is well distributed. Add another 1 to 2 tablespoons pasta water, the chopped olives and lemon juice, and stir until the goat cheese loosens up and gets creamier. Season to taste with salt and add a tablespoon more pasta water or additional goat cheese if you'd like it to be more creamy. If it seems dry at all, add a little splash of olive oil and mix well. Mix in the chickpeas and/or arugula, if using.
• Serve right away, garnished with the remaining Parmigiano.

BROCCOLI PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat about 2-3 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet.
• Add in broccoli, chopped tomato, mushrooms, onion and garlic; sauté until tender (about 3 minutes).
• Add in olives and herbs; cool.
• Preheat the broiler.
• In a large bowl beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese then season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in the sautéed veggies and cooked pasta.
• Heat another 2-3 tablespoons oil in a large oven-proof/broiler-proof skillet over medium heat.
• Add the egg mixture/pasta to the skillet, then press the mixture down with the back of a spoon to even out in the pan.
• Cook until the frittata on top of stove until the bottom is set and golden brown.
• Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the top of the frittata is set (about 2 minutes).
• Remove the skillet and cut into wedges.
• Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water on high heat and bring it to a boil, add salt, pasta, and broccoli separated into florets.
• Cook according to package directions, don't overcook, your pasta should be al dente and broccoli tender but still firm. It should take between 7-9 mins.
• While pasta and broccoli are cooking slice the garlic and cook it gently over low heat in a large pan coated with olive oil with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chilli flakes for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Set aside.
• Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of water from the pasta.
• Add both pasta and broccoli to the pan with sun-dried tomatoes and gently toss together with freshly grated parmesan, add 1/2 reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve with additional parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Discard tough ends of broccoli rabe, and cut remainder into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Rinse, shake off excess water, but do not dry.
• In a 5-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
• Add rinsed broccoli rabe (with water still clinging to leaves). Sprinkle with sugar; cover and cook until wilted, 5 to 6 minutes. Toss with sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.

PASTA FRITTATA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions; 2 minutes before pasta is done cooking, add broccoli rabe and cook 2 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli rabe and pat dry.
• Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy ovenproof nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pasta, broccoli rabe, and tomatoes and sauté, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Whisk together eggs, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper and pour over pasta mixture. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until frittata is set (eggs should be just firm), 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer frittata to a cutting board and cut into wedges.