PAPPARDELLE WITH PANCETTA, BROCCOLI RABE, AND PINE NUTS

PAPPARDELLE WITH PANCETTA, BROCCOLI RABE, AND PINE NUTS image

Categories Ham

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 T olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, flattened
1 med onion, chopped
3 oz. pancetta, chopped
1 t fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 t dried crushed red pepper
1 lg bunch broccoli rabe/rapini, stems sliced 1/2 inch thick, tops cut into 2 inch pieces
1 C chicken broth
1 8.8 oz package dried pappardelle
1 C freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/2 C pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

1. Heat 2 T oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, saute until golden brown and then discard. 2. Add onion, pancetta, and fennel and saute until onion is tender and begins to brown, about 8 min. 3. Add red pepper, and broccoli stems and cook 4 min, stirring occasionally. Stir in tops, sprinkle with salt, and add broth. 4. Cover and cook untl stems and tops are tender, about 5 min. 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6. Cook pasta and reserve 1 C pasta water. 7. Add pasta to broccoli mixture,stirring in remaining 2 T of oil and 1 C cheese and more pasta water if necessary. 8. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.