PASTA WITH SPICY BROCCOLI RABE AND PINE NUTS

Pasta With Spicy Broccoli Rabe and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 bunches broccoli rabe (about 1 pound each), ends trimmed off, cut across into 1-inch pieces
1 pound penne
4 teaspoons olive oil
6 tablespoons pine nuts
8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Bring another large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, tossing frequently, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe, the water and the red pepper flakes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain the pasta and add the broccoli rabe mixture, the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 608, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 888 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams