The pasta with broccoli rabe and clams is a rich and flavorful first course that brings together the taste of the land and the sea.
I made this recipe by cooking the clams with garlic and oil, then I preferred to remove the shells, and I blanched the broccoli rabe which I then sautéed in the pan with the clams. As a final touch I added a crunchy crumb of bread, oregano and anchovies.
This dish is characterized by a mix of aroma and flavor that is impossible to resist!
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First courses with clams
Recipes with broccoli rabe
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 7 oz Pasta (dry)
- 5 oz Broccoli rabe (rapini), chopped (about 5 cups)
- 5 oz Clams (in shell)
- 2 Anchovy fillets
- 2 slices Bread
- to taste Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- to taste Extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Salt
Preparation
To make the pasta with broccoli rabe and clams, rinse the clams several times under running water to remove any sand. In a large pot over low heat, brown the chopped garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and, if desired, the chopped chili. Then add the clams, cover with a lid and cook until the clams have fully opened.
If necessary, add a ladle of the cooking water. Then discard empty shells and remove the remaining clams from their shells.
Trim and wash the broccoli rabe, chop it and cook it in plenty of salted water; once cooked, place it in a colander to drain and reserve the cooking water.
Add the broccoli rabe to the clams and sauté in a pan over low heat for a few minutes, just long enough for the flavors to meld. Adjust salt to taste.
Using a knife or a blender, chop the slices of bread into crumbs. Then transfer the crumbs to a small saucepan, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of oregano and the anchovies. Place over low heat and toast until golden.
Cook the pasta in the water where the broccoli rabe was previously cooked. Once cooked (preferably al dente), drain it, add it to the pan with the rabe and clams, then add the bread mixture.
Stir to combine the ingredients. Serve and enjoy!
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