Broccoli Rabe With Orecchiette, Hazelnuts, And Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Broccoli Rabe With Orecchiette, Hazelnuts, And Creamy Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch rapini (broccoli rabe), cleaned, ends trimmed, chopped into thirds; 1 1/2 cups orecchiette; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese; zest of 1 meyer lemon; 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed meyer lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; salt; freshly cracked pepper; 1/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted; 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 large bunch rapini (broccoli rabe), cleaned, ends trimmed, chopped into thirds
1 1/2 cups orecchiette
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
zest of 1 meyer lemon
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed meyer lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt
freshly cracked pepper
1/4 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

1
In a large sauce pan, bring plenty of water (at least 6 cups) to a boil. Add broccoli rabe, cover pot, and blanch about 1 1/2 minutes, until firm but tender and still very green. Remove greens and shock in an ice bath to stop cooking.
2
Refill pot with more water, add several pinches of salt, and bring to a boil.
3
Meanwhile, combine mascarpone, lemon zest and juice, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
4
Drain pasta about 1 or 2 minutes before it's done, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Transfer pasta to a large saute pan, turn the heat to low, and add butter and broccoli rabe. Toss to combine and heat through.
5
Add mascarpone mixture and again, stir to incorporate, so that each piece of pasta and broccoli gets coated in a bit of the mascarpone sauce. Add hazelnuts; transfer to plates, top with grated cheese, and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large bunch rapini (broccoli rabe), cleaned, ends trimmed, chopped into thirds, 1 1/2 cups orecchiette, 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, zest of 1 meyer lemon, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Rabe With Orecchiette, Hazelnuts, And Creamy Lemon Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Rabe With Orecchiette, Hazelnuts, And Creamy Lemon Sauce

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