Broccoli Rabe & Garlic Pasta for 2 Recipe

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“I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the rapini less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish.” —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

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Broccoli Rabe & Garlic Pasta for 2 Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked linguine
8 ounces broccoli rabe
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 429 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 518 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Rabe & Garlic Pasta for 2 in Taste of Home April/May 2009