Here we mellow broccoli rabe's bitterness just a bit by plunging it into boiling water for a minute before adding it to the pasta. For a variation, try adding crumbles of browned italian turkey sausage.
Ingredients for Braised Broccoli Rabe With Orecchiette Recipe
1/4 pound Broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed
1/2 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
3/4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
0.06 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1.25 cup Vegetable broth, reduced sodium chicken broth or water
2 ounce Whole wheat pasta, such as orecchiette, chiocciole or penne
0.03 teaspoon Salt
As required Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Nutrition value
546
calories per serving
13 g Fat51 g Protein50 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
13g
Protein
51g
Carbs
50g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
50g
Protein
51g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
13g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
99mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
51mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
10mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
90mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
20mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
75mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
376mg
Selenium
38mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment