Garlicky Broccoli Rabe Freshdirect Food

ITALIAN-STYLE GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim the stems, anywhere from 1-2 inches.
• Wash broccoli rabe properly.
• Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender for approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Drain and squeeze in order to remove as much of the liquid as possible.
• Over medium heat, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet.
• Sauté minced garlic and chili flakes for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• Season.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Place on serving dish and drizzle with olive oil.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook 1/3 cup olive oil, 6 whole garlic cloves and a rosemary sprig in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 bunches broccoli rabe in salted boiling water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot, then pour in the garlic oil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and top with shaved parmesan.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

GARLICKY BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain. Coarsely chop. (can be done ahead of time).
• Spray large skillet with Pam. Heat oil in a over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broccoli rabe, salt, and peppers. Cook until heated thoroughly.

PASTA WITH GARLICKY ANCHOVIES AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until 1 minute shy of al dente. Use a coffee cup or measuring cup to save some pasta water, then drain pasta.
• While the pasta cooks, coarsely chop the parsley, 6 anchovy fillets, scallions, capers (if using) and a pinch of salt. You can chop it all together on a cutting board, or pulse everything briefly together in the food processor; just make sure to keep it coarse.
• Heat a large skillet over medium. Add oil, remaining 4 anchovies and half the garlic, and let cook, stirring, until anchovies start to dissolve, about 1 minute.
• Stir in broccoli rabe, tomato, about two-thirds of the parsley mixture and a pinch of salt to the pan. Sauté until the rabe is tender, 5 to 8 minutes, adding splashes of pasta water as the pan dries out. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
• Add pasta to pan along with butter, lemon zest, remaining garlic and red-pepper flakes. Toss until the butter melts and the pasta is combined with the vegetables, adding more pasta water if the mixture seems dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide pasta among bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley mixture. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve with ricotta, if you like.

FETTUCCINE WITH GARLIC AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Thinly slice your garlic, coarsely chop the broccoli rabe (about 2 cups). Parsley should be fresh and chopped.
• In a heavy nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, add the broccoli rabe to the simmering broth. Cook, covered for 3 minutes. This cooks fast so be careful not to over cook or your broccoli rabe will end up a messy mush.
• Drain the pasta and place in a large pasta bowl. Add the lemon zest ad juice, toss. Pour the broth and broccoli rabe over the pasta and toss again. Season with salt and pepper. Add the parmesan sheese, parsley, bread crumbs and red pepper flakes. Toss well and serve at once.