PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe image

Orecchiette is a pasta that looks like tiny disks or "little ears," which is what the name means.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta
1/2 pound broccoli rabe
4 bacon strips, diced
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. off 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, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set aside., In the bacon drippings, cook and stir garbanzo beans until lightly browned. Stir in tomatoes and garlic. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Stir in the pasta, bacon and enough remaining cooking liquid to moisten the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.