Penne With Broccoli Rabe, Walnuts, And Pecorino Recipe

Name: Penne With Broccoli Rabe, Walnuts, And Pecorino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large); 2 large bunches broccoli rabe (rapini),* stemmed, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 1/3 cup crme frache or whipping cream; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel; 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided; 1 pound penne; 1 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
2 large bunches broccoli rabe (rapini),* stemmed, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup crme frache or whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1 pound penne
1 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and saute until golden and soft, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and saute, tossing with tongs, until slightly softened and bright green, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, crme frache, and lemon peel, then 1/3 cup cheese.
2
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, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Stir in broccoli rabe mixture and walnuts, adding 1/2 cup cooking liquid to moisten and adding more by tablespoonfuls if needed. Divide pasta among bowls. Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large), 2 large bunches broccoli rabe (rapini),* stemmed, coarsely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Penne With Broccoli Rabe, Walnuts, And Pecorino 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.

Penne With Broccoli Rabe, Walnuts, And Pecorino

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