Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 (16- to 17-oz.) package filei, penne, or fusilli; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Black pepper; 1 (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 (16- to 17-oz.) package filei, penne, or fusilli
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Black pepper
1 (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled

1
Bring 4 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add 2 tsp. kosher salt, return to a boil, and stir in broccoli rabe. Cook 1 minute or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain.
2
Cook pasta in Dutch oven according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup hot pasta water.
3
Melt butter with oil in Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add red pepper and lemon zest; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broccoli rabe; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in hot cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and lemon juice; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Top with cheese.
4
The Power of Pasta Water Before you drain off your perfectly cooked pasta (al dente, of course!), scoop out at least 1 cup of that rich, starchy pasta water to make an easy pan sauce. We used 1/4 to 1/2 cup in most of the dishes here, but for most recipes save a little extra in case you want a looser sauce. The cloudy broth marries with butter or oil for silky, creamy results. And because you've cooked your pasta with a proper amount of salt (about 1 Tbsp. kosher salt per quart of water), the leftover liquid delivers flavor too. Use it whenever you feel saucy.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces, 1 (16- to 17-oz.) package filei, penne, or fusilli, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

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