It’s hard to resist a dish with intense flavor and tantalizing texture, like pasta with crispy rapini.
Rapini, an undisputed symbol of Neapolitan cuisine, are the absolute stars of the recipe. These slightly bitter vegetables pair perfectly with the crispy and flavorful touch of the accompanying ingredients. Garlic, chili pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and pasta: few simple ingredients that come together to create something extraordinary.
The secret to the success of the dish lies in the choice of ingredients. The rapini must be very fresh, preferably bought from the local market or picked directly from the garden, to maximize their flavor. The pasta, preferably short and ridged like orecchiette or rigatoni, holds the sauce beautifully. And for the crispy touch, just mix everything together and cook over high heat. An irresistible aroma will be released, whetting your appetite even before tasting.
This dish is more than just a simple recipe. It’s a way to bring the genuineness of our local products to the table and is perfect for those who love authentic and bold flavors.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 447.83 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 70.32 (g) of which sugars 2.60 (g)
- Proteins 17.34 (g)
- Fat 14.02 (g) of which saturated 2.09 (g)of which unsaturated 1.29 (g)
- Fibers 5.92 (g)
- Sodium 638.64 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 219 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pasta with Crispy Rapini
- 1.43 lbs rapini
- 12.7 oz orecchiette
- 1 dried red chili pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 pinches salt
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of Pasta with Crispy Rapini
Rinse the cleaned rapini under running water and place them in a pot with boiling, slightly salted water. Blanch them for 5 minutes and drain well.
In a pan, heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add the crushed garlic clove and the whole chili pepper.
Let them brown and add the vegetables. Salt and cook over medium heat for about ten minutes. Remove the chili pepper and garlic.
In the meantime, cook the pasta al dente, and once drained, transfer it to the pan with the rapini. Season with a tablespoon of oil and mix well.
Continue cooking over high heat until the pasta becomes crispy, stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.
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FAQ
Can I replace rapini with another vegetable?
If rapini are unavailable, you can use broccoli rabe or broccoli, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Can I prepare the pasta with crispy rapini in advance?
It’s best to consume it freshly made to preserve the crunchiness. However, you can cook and toast the rapini in advance.
What is the best pasta to use for this recipe?
Short and ridged pasta, like orecchiette or rigatoni, is ideal because they hold the sauce better.
