Linguine with Broccoli Rabe & Peppers

Name: Linguine with Broccoli Rabe & Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound broccoli rabe; 1 package (16 ounces) linguine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup sliced roasted sweet red peppers; 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you can multitask. Before you know it, dinner is served. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli rabe
1 package (16 ounces) linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, optional
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sliced roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

1. Cut 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; trim woody stems. Cut stems and leaves into 2-in. pieces. Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli rabe during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add anchovies and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in red peppers, olives, pepper flakes, pepper and salt.
3. Add linguine and broccoli rabe to skillet; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as desired to moisten. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 429 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.

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