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Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Garlic

4.6

(16)

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
1 (1-lb) bunch broccoli rabe, hollow stems discarded and leaves and remaining stems cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is 5 minutes from finished, add broccoli rabe to pot and continue to cook until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook remaining ingredients in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss to combine.

TagsPastaSpaghettiBroccoli RabeVegetableGarlicRoot VegetableParmesanCheeseDairyMainSideDinnerNut Free30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet
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