Pasta With Broccoli Rabe Cima Di Rapa Food

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE (CIMA DI RAPA)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortiglioni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add anchovies and garlic. Saute until slightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes, but do not overcook garlic, as this will make the dish bitter. Add broccoli rabe and stir to coat. Alternately add 1/2 of the bread crumbs and 1/2 of the Pecorino Siciliano cheese, stirring constantly, adding 1/2 tablespoon oil while mixing.
• Drain pasta and fold into the mixture, taking care not to break the pasta. Fold in remaining cheese and bread crumbs gently. Top with remaining oil. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with red pepper.

BROCCOLI RABE PASTA

Steps:

• Over high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
• Add the broccoli rabe and cook until tender. This should take 4-5 minutes.
• Strain and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Coarsely chop and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Please note that you can use the same water to cook your pasta. My preference is to start with a fresh pot of water.
• Add the orecchiette slowly and stir. Cook according to package directions or until almost al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
• Add the chopped garlic and 2 anchovy fillets. Do not allow the garlic to brown.
• Mash the anchovy with the back of a spoon for about 1-2 minutes.
• If using, add red pepper flakes and stir for 30-60 seconds.
• Carefully, add the cooked broccoli rabe and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings and heat through.
• Add 1 ladle of pasta water and stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes. Add more water if the mixture dries out.
• When pasta is almost al dente, drain, reserving 2-3 ladles of the water.
• Add pasta to the pan along with some pasta water and continue to cook. Taste for doneness.
• Turn off heat. Add the grated cheeses and toss everything together.
• Continue to shake the pan back and forth for a few minutes, until a sauce forms.
• Plate and garnish with more grated cheese, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

SALSICCIA CON CIMA DI RAPA: SAUSAGE WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook the rapini in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
• In a saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the garlic and chili peppers, and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rapini to the saucepan, and saute for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste.
• In another saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and add the sausages. Cook the sausage for a few minutes, turning frequently, before piercing with a knife in order to release some of the fat. If the sausages are sticking to the pan, add a few tablespoons of water instead of adding more oil. Continue cooking until the sausages are golden brown and fully cooked.
• Add the cooked sausages to the rapini, and cook together for a few minutes. Transfer the mixture to a warm plate and serve hot.